The Glass Menagerie Vocabulary List 1

In the play, The Glass Menagerie there is an allusion to The Bible. (noun) – a reference to an outside work, history, or famous people/events In the play, The Glass Menagerie there is an allusion to The Bible.

Tom tends to brood over his situation at home. Brood (Scene 4) (verb) – to think gloomily about something, to dwell on it. Tom tends to brood over his situation at home.

Confiscate (Scene 3) (verb) – to take temporary possession of something by authority Mrs. Oakes had to confiscate my fidget spinner because it was creating too much of a distraction.

Discreet (scene 5) (verb) – to be marked by modesty; to be subtle We have to be very discreet when texting in class, so the teacher won’t see us.

Disposition (Scene 2) (noun) – a person’s mood or temperament Mrs. Wirth always has a cheery disposition when greeting her students at the door.

Matriculating (Scene 1) (verb) – to enroll or register in a school or course My friend is matriculating at SUNY New Paltz for the summer.

At the circus, the menagerie of animals was quite impressive. (noun) – a collection of unusual or unique things (can be animals) At the circus, the menagerie of animals was quite impressive.

Jackson is always so nimble when he dances. Nimble (Scene 1) (adjective) – quick and light on feet Jackson is always so nimble when he dances.

After watching the horror film, the paranoia really began to sink in. Paranoia (Scene 2) (noun) – a psychological disorder characterized by delusions After watching the horror film, the paranoia really began to sink in.

Jane’s usual vivacity really helped to liven up the party. Vivacity (Scene 2) (adjective) – liveliness; the act of being animated Jane’s usual vivacity really helped to liven up the party.