Vocabulary for Ann Frank, Act I, 8th Grade

capitulation

• the act of surrendering, usually under agreed conditions
• a strong refusal to give in

Answer explanation

"CAPITULATION" means: capitulación, rendición

mercurial

• liable to sudden unpredictable change
• calm and unchanging

Answer explanation

"MERCURIAL" means: voluble, inconstante

hysterical

• characterized by a state of violent mental agitation
• completely relaxed and composed

Answer explanation

"HYSTERICAL" means: histérico, fuera de control

restrain

• hold back
• encourage freely

Answer explanation

"RESTRAIN" means: contener, reprimir

quarrel

• an angry dispute
• a peaceful discussion

Answer explanation

"QUARREL" means: disputa, riña

bicker

• argue over petty things
• resolve issues calmly

Answer explanation

"BICKER" means: discutir, pelearse

portly

• fairly large
• extremely thin

Answer explanation

"PORTLY" means: corpulento, robusto

conspicuous

• obvious to the eye or mind
• hidden from view

Answer explanation

"CONSPICUOUS" means: llamativo, evidente

wheedling

• the act of urging by means of teasing or flattery
• forceful demand

Answer explanation

"WHEEDLING" means: zalamería, adulación

jubilation

• a feeling of extreme joy
• deep sadness

Answer explanation

"JUBILATION" means: júbilo, regocijo