Anne Frank Act 1 Vocab

Indignantly

• Angry about something, mean, unjust or unworthy

• Calm and collected in a situation

• Excited and joyful about an event

• Indifferent and unconcerned about matters

Vile

• pleasant

• disgusting; hateful; unpleasant

• charming

• delightful

Oppression

• The act of keeping someone down through harsh and unjust use of power; the feeling of being heavily weighed down, either mentally or physically

• A form of government where power is held by a small group of people

• The process of lifting someone up and providing support

• A state of being free from restrictions or control

Wallow

• to roll the body about, as an elephant in water or mud; to indulge in or to take great pleasure and delight in

• to walk slowly and aimlessly

• to swim gracefully in deep water

• to climb steep surfaces with difficulty

Loathe

• dislike very much

• enjoy greatly

• tolerate mildly

• appreciate slightly

Jubilation

• a feeling of sadness

• a celebration or expression of joy

• a state of confusion

• a form of anger

Zeal

• A feeling of indifference towards a cause

• Great enthusiasm; a devotion to cause, an ideal, or a goal

• A state of confusion or uncertainty

• A lack of interest or concern

Conspicuous

• easily noticed; obvious

• difficult to see; hidden

• unremarkable; ordinary

• subtle; understated

Appalled

• Amazed; Surprised

• Horrified; Shocked

• Indifferent; Unmoved

• Excited; Thrilled

Ostentatiously

• To act in a subtle manner to avoid attention

• To act in an exaggerated way to gain attention

• To behave in a humble and modest way

• To act in a confusing or unclear manner