Zachary ScheufeleAP Language Level 4 Vocabulary

An etymology for language for “A Raisin In The Sun”

Symbol Word History: First known use in the 15th century Word Origin: Latin and Greek Meanings and definitions: An action, object, event, etc.

that expresses or represents a particular idea or quality. Connotaions and usages: Visual:

MLA Source Citation:“ symbol ." Def. 1. Merriam-Webster Online. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 10 May. 2014.

Screenplay Word History: The first known use of the word was in 1916 Word Origin: English, Latin, and Old French Meanings and definitions: The written form of a movie that

also includes instructions on how it is to be acted and filmed. Connotaions and usages: Hollywood has many screenplays Visual:

MLA Source Citation:“ Screenplay." Def. 1 . Merriam-Webster Online. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 10 May. 2014.

Irony Word History: First used in 1502 Word Origin: Latin and Greek Meanings and definitions: The use of words that mean the

opposite of what you really think, especially in order to be funny.

Connotaions and usages: Isn’t it ironic? Visual:

MLA Source Citation:“ Irony ." Def. 1. Merriam-Webster Online. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 10 May. 2014.

Discrimination Word History: First known use 1648 Word Origin: Latin Meanings and definitions: The practice of unfairly treating a

person or group of people differently from other people or groups of people.

Connotaions and usages: Used with race, age, gender, etc. Visual:

MLA Source Citation:“ Discrimination ." Def. 1 . Merriam-Webster Online. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 10 May. 2014.

Assimiliation Word History: First used from 1595-1605 Word Origin: Latin Meanings and definitions: An act, process, or instance of

assimilating. Connotaions and usages: Can be negative at times. Visual:

MLA Source Citation:“ Assimilation ." Def. 1. Merriam-Webster Online. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 10 May. 2014.

Post-Modernism Word History: 1970-1975 Word Origin: not listed Meanings and definitions: Any of a number of trends or movements in the

arts and literature developing in the 1970’s in reaction to or rejection of the dogma, principles, or practices of established modernism, especially a movement in architecture and the decorative arts running counter to the practice and influence of the international style and encouraging the use of elements from historical vernacular styles and often playful illusion, decoration, and complexity.

Connotaions and usages: mostly used in art and literature Visual:

MLA Source Citation:“ Post-Modernism ." Def. 1. Merriam-Webster Online. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 10 May. 2014.

Harlem Renaissance Word History: Used after WWI Word Origin: none listed Meanings and definitions: A renewal and flourishing of black

literacy and musical culture during the years after WWI in the Harlem section of New York City

Connotaions and usages: Also known as black renaissance Visual:

MLA Source Citation:“ Harlem Renaissance ." Def. 1. Merriam-Webster Online. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 10 May. 2014.

Exasperated Word History: 1534 was the first known use Word Origin: Latin Meanings and definitions: To cause irritation or annoyance to Connotaions and usages: When someone is frustrated or

frustrating. Visual:

MLA Source Citation:“Exasperated." Def. 1a. Merriam-Webster Online. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 10 May. 2014.

Viciously Word History: Anglo French Word Origin: Middle English and Latin Meanings and definitions: Given or readily disposed to

evil Connotaions and usages: A vicious criminal Visual:

MLA Source Citation:“Viciously ." Def. 2 . Merriam-Webster Online. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 10 May. 2014.

Proposition Word History: First used 1350 Word Origin: Middle English and Latin Meanings and definitions: The act of offering or suggesting

something to be considered, accepted, adopted, or done. Connotaions and usages: Try to get an idea accepted Visual:

MLA Source Citation:“Proposition." Def. 1. Merriam-Webster Online. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 10 May. 2014.

Vengeance Word History: First used 1250-1300 Word Origin: Middle English and Old French Meanings and definitions: Infliction of injury, harm,

humiliation, or the like, on a person by another who has been harmed by that person; violent revenge

Connotaions and usages: Have you the right to vengeance? Visual:

MLA Source Citation:“Vengeance." Def. 1. Merriam-Webster Online. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 10 May. 2014.

Tentatively Word History: 1580-1590 Word Origin: Medieval Latin Meanings and definitions: Unsure; uncertain; not definite

or positive; hesitant Connotaions and usages: Maybe, not really sure Visual:

MLA Source Citation:“Tentatively." Def. 2 . Merriam-Webster Online. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 10 May. 2014.

Furtively Word History: 1480-1490 Word Origin: Latin Meanings and definitions: Taken, done, used, etc.,

surreptitiously or by stealth; secret Connotaions and usages: Keep it hidden Visual:

MLA Source Citation:“Furtively." Def. 1. Merriam-Webster Online. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 10 May. 2014.

Futile Word History: 1545-1555 Word Origin: Latin Meanings and definitions: Incapable of producing any

result; ineffective; useless; not successful Connotaions and usages: Resistance is futile Visual:

MLA Source Citation:“Futile." Def. 1. Merriam-Webster Online. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 10 May. 2014.

Forlornly Word History: Before 1150 Word Origin: Middle English, Old English, Old High German, Meanings and definitions: Desolate or dreary; unhappy or

miserable, as in feeling, condition, or appearance Connotaions and usages: To describe a sad situation Visual:

MLA Source Citation:“Forlornly." Def. 1. Merriam-Webster Online. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 10 May. 2014.

Heathenism Word History: 1595-1605 Word Origin: Not listed Meanings and definitions: A belief or practice of

heathens; idolatry Connotaions and usages: To describe a heathen Visual:

MLA Source Citation:“Heathenism." Def. 1. Merriam-Webster Online. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 10 May. 2014.

Coquettishly Word History: Not Listed Word Origin: Not Listed Meanings and definitions: Characteristically flirtatious,

especially in a teasing, lighthearted manner. Connotaions and usages: To describe someone flirtatious. Visual:

MLA Source Citation:“ Coquettishly." Def. 1. Merriam-Webster Online. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 10 May. 2014.

Oppressive Word History: 1620-30 Word Origin: Medieval Latin Meanings and definitions: Burdensome, unjustly harsh, or

tyrannical. Connotaions and usages: Used to describe people that are

oppressed. Visual:

MLA Source Citation:“Oppressive." Def. 1. Merriam-Webster Online. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 10 May. 2014.

Rebuffs Word History: 1580-90 Word Origin: Middle French, Italian Meanings and definitions: A blunt or abrupt rejection, as of a

person making advances. Connotaions and usages: Usually someone rejecting

another, in order to further advance themselves. Visual:

MLA Source Citation:“ Rebuffs." Def. 1. Merriam-Webster Online. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 10 May. 2014.

Exuberance Word History: 1630-40 Word Origin: Latin Meanings and definitions: Also, ex-u-ber-an-cy. The state

of being exuberant. Connotaions and usages: Someone who is overjoyed. Visual:

MLA Source Citation:“Exuberance." Def. 1. Merriam-Webster Online. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 10 May. 2014.

Eccentric Word History: Not Listed Word Origin: Not Listed Meanings and definitions: Deviating from the recognized or

customary character, practice, etc.; irregular; erratic; peculiar; odd.

Connotaions and usages: For someone who is different Visual:

MLA Source Citation:“Eccentric." Def. 1. Merriam-Webster Online. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 10 May. 2014.

Plaintively Word History: 1350-1400 Word Origin: Middle English, Middle French Meanings and definitions: Expressing sorrow or

melancholy; mournful. Connotaions and usages: Indicates sadness Visual:

MLA Source Citation:“Plaintively." Def. 1. Merriam-Webster Online. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 10 May. 2014.

Ominous Word History: 1580-90 Word Origin: Latin Meanings and definitions: Portending evil or harm;

foreboding; threatening; inauspicious. Connotaions and usages: To foreshadow events Visual:

MLA Source Citation:“Ominous." Def. 1. Merriam-Webster Online. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 10 May. 2014.

Wrought Word History: English Word Origin: Middle English Meanings and definitions: Archaic except in some senses.

A simple past tense and past participle of work. Connotaions and usages: Visual:

MLA Source Citation:“Wrought." Def. 1. Merriam-Webster Online. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 10 May. 2014.

Monologue Word History: 1615-25 Word Origin: French, Greek Meanings and definitions: A form of dramatic entertainment,

comedic solo, or the like by a single speaker. Connotaions and usages: Visual:

MLA Source Citation:“ Monologue." Def. 1. Merriam-Webster Online. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 10 May. 2014.

Epitaph Word History: 1350-1400 Word Origin: Middle English, Latin, Greek Meanings and definitions: A commemorative inscription on a

tomb or mortuary monument about the person buried at that site.

Connotaions and usages: Tell us about the departed Visual:

MLA Source Citation:“Epitaph." Def. 1. Merriam-Webster Online. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 10 May. 2014.

Amid Word History: Before 1000 Word Origin: Middle English, Old English Meanings and definitions: In the middle of; surrounded

by; among. Connotaions and usages: In the middle of Visual:

MLA Source Citation:“Amid." Def. 1. Merriam-Webster Online. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 10 May. 2014.