Anne Frank Act I Vocabulary

Define the word "mercurial."

• Slow and steady

• Unpredictable and changeable

• Calm and composed

• Dull and boring

Which of the following is a synonym for "conspicuous"?

• Hidden

• Obvious

• Ordinary

• Subtle

Use the word "unabashed" in a sentence that shows its meaning.

• She was unabashed by the attention and continued to speak confidently.

• He was unabashed and hid in the corner.

• The unabashed cat quietly sneaked away.

• She was unabashed and felt very embarrassed.

Identify the synonym for "insufferable."

• Tolerable

• Bearable

• Unendurable

• Pleasant

What does "meticulous" mean?

• Careless

• Detailed and precise

• Hasty

• Rough

Which word is a synonym for "tyranny"?

• Freedom

• Oppression

• Democracy

• Liberty

Use "fatalist" in a context that demonstrates its meaning.

• As a fatalist, she believed she could change her destiny.

• The fatalist was optimistic about the future.

• Being a fatalist, he accepted whatever happened as inevitable.

• The fatalist was always planning for unexpected events.

What is the role of the "green police" in historical context?

• They were environmental activists.

• They enforced Nazi policies during World War II.

• They were a group of firefighters.

• They were a peacekeeping force.

Identify a synonym for "gestapo."

• Secret police

• Public servant

• Freedom fighter

• Diplomat

Use "ration book" in a sentence that shows its meaning.

• During the war, families used a ration book to buy unlimited supplies.

• The ration book allowed them to purchase only a limited amount of goods.

• The ration book was a novel about food.

• They used the ration book to travel freely.