Anne Frank Vocab

Question 1

organized massacre of a minority group

Answer 1

pogroms

Question 2

to cause to feel resentment, to provoke

Answer 2

piqued

Question 3

secretly, stealthily

Answer 3

surreptitiously

Question 4

intense, passionate, enthusiastic

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ardent

Question 5

laughter because of obvious absurdity, ridiculous

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ludicrous

Question 6

wild and primitive, exceedingly brutal, savagely cruel

Answer 6

barbarous

Question 7

unable to express thoughts in an orderly manner; unclear

Answer 7

incoherent

Question 8

criticize sharply, reprimand, to express sharp disapproval because of behavior or actions

Answer 8

rebuke

Question 9

one who believes all events are predetermined by fate; person who views everything as inevitable

Answer 9

fatalist

Question 10

not friendly, distant

Answer 10

aloof

Question 11

expert in an art or skill

Answer 11

proficient

Question 12

flirtatious

Answer 12

coquettish

Question 13

done in secret

Answer 13

clandestine

Question 14

inescapable of being retracted or revoked

Answer 14

irrevocable

Question 15

continuing without interruption

Answer 15

incessantly

Question 16

rebuke severely, sternly blame, disgrace

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reproachfully

Question 17

unjustly inflicting hardship and constraint, harsh punishment

Answer 17

oppressive

Question 18

silly and pointless, foolish and inane

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fatuous

Question 19

abrupt and curt manner or speech, discourteously blunt

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brusquely

Question 20

info used to promote a political cause or point of view

Answer 20

propaganda

Question 21

lack of basic necessities, when essential things to life are scarce or lacking

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privations

Question 22

quiet and calm, thoughtful and reflective, engaged in serious thought

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pensive

Question 23

comfort in a time of sadness

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solace

Question 24

dejection, disheartened, low spirits caused by loss of hope or courage

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despondency

Question 25

to be marked by brash behavior, disrespectful, not showing respect

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impudent

Question 26

dexterous, skillful, adept under pressing circumstances

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adroit

Question 27

speak of as unimportant or inferior, belittle, something is of little worth

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disparaging

Question 28

cool carefree, casually unconcerned, calm and relaxed, cool, calm, collected

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nonchalance

Question 29

to alienate the affections of

Answer 29

estrangement

Question 30

dangerously lacking in stability, subject to change, likely to fall or collapse

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precarious

Question 31

put an end to forcibly

Answer 31

suppressed

Question 32

joking, humorous, playful

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jocular

Question 33

discolored as from bruises, furiously angry

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livid

Question 34

building to care for those in need

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asylum

Question 35

bottomless pit

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abyss

Question 36

believing all people are motivated by selfishness

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cynical

Question 37

conquered, ascended, incapable of being overcome

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insurmountable

Question 38

protective care of God, careful about planning for the future and saving money for the future

Answer 38

providence