For a young teenager, Anne Frank had a large and varied vocabulary. Both her avid reading habits and her diligent focus on schoolwork—even while in hiding—contributed to her extensive knowledge of words. Just as important, Anne loved to write. Several times in her diary, when she had learned a new word, she used it in a sentence. Her practice of using what she learned helped her grow as a writer.
You probably learned at least a few new words as you read The Diary of a Young Girl. Anne uses many of these words to describe the other inhabitants of the Secret Annex, but she also uses them to discuss their living conditions, as well as what is happening as the Nazis take over the country and attempt to annihilate the Jewish people there.
Try to recall what each of these words means. When you think you know, click the word to check your answer.
the act of surrendering |
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a state of disorder |
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terrible; extremely poor |
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expressions of sorrow |
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hard-working |
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having too high of an opinion of oneself |
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the effects of something |
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a long, angry rant or speech |
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overly concerned about small details |
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gridlock or standstill |
Now use the activity below to review the context in which these words are often used.
1. Which word or phrase provides the BEST example of the usual repercussions of a heated argument?
- surprise
- hurt feelings
- worry
- fearful thoughts
One of the most common effects of arguing is that someone gets his or her feelings hurt.
One of the most common effects of arguing is that someone gets his or her feelings hurt.
One of the most common effects of arguing is that someone gets his or her feelings hurt.
One of the most common effects of arguing is that someone gets his or her feelings hurt.
2. If you are experiencing an impasse while riding in a car, what is happening to you?
- The car is going faster.
- The car is slowing down.
- The car is turning right.
- The car is not moving at all
Recall that the prefix—im means "not."
Recall that the prefix—im means "not."
Recall that the prefix—im means "not."
Recall that the prefix—im means "not."
3. Which of these is an example of a harangue?
- Someone shouts loudly during an argument.
- Someone speaks calmly during an argument.
- You add your opinion to a statement.
- You ask politely about something.
Harangues are most often associated with scolding and arguments.
Harangues are most often associated with scolding and arguments.
Harangues are most often associated with scolding and arguments.
Harangues are most often associated with scolding and arguments.
4. If someone wanted to create mayhem during a picnic, what would be the best way to accomplish this?
- They would eat something different or unusual.
- They would overturn the tables holding food.
- They would talk loudly enough so that others could hear.
- They would interrupt the meal to greet other people.
Mayhem is not associated with orderly, polite activities.
Mayhem is not associated with orderly, polite activities.
Mayhem is not associated with orderly, polite activities.
Mayhem is not associated with orderly, polite activities.
5. What activity would MOST likely cause you to be labeled pedantic?
- studying nightly to make good grades
- eating healthy food and exercising
- making overly detailed lists
- working hard to have money for college
Usually, someone who is pedantic is very nitpicky.
Usually, someone who is pedantic is very nitpicky.
Usually, someone who is pedantic is very nitpicky.
Usually, someone who is pedantic is very nitpicky.
6. If your mom tells you that a peach is abominable, what should you do with it?
- You should eat it because it will taste great.
- You should put it in the refrigerator so that it won't go bad.
- You should plant it because it is ready to grow.
- You should throw it away because it's not any good.
If something is abominable, it is not in very good shape.
If something is abominable, it is not in very good shape.
If something is abominable, it is not in very good shape.
If something is abominable, it is not in very good shape.
7. If you are working hard at something, which vocabulary word best describes you?
- industrious
- pedantic
- mayhem
- abominable
Industrious is the adjective form of the word industry.
Industrious is the adjective form of the word industry.
Industrious is the adjective form of the word industry.
Industrious is the adjective form of the word industry.
8. Which of these is an example of capitulation?
- a soccer team winning a game
- a tennis player hitting a ball
- a football team admitting defeat
- a hockey player getting hurt
When someone capitulates, he or she is surrendering.
When someone capitulates, he or she is surrendering.
When someone capitulates, he or she is surrendering.
When someone capitulates, he or she is surrendering.
9. Which of these people is an example of someone who is egotistical?
- a girl who is quietly playing in the sandbox
- a young mother who is scolding her child
- a woman who is boastful about her job
- a man who is working to repair the house
Egotistical people have overly large egos.
Egotistical people have overly large egos.
Egotistical people have overly large egos.
Egotistical people have overly large egos.
10. Which incident would MOST likely result in lamentations?
- the car windows becoming dirty
- the early arrival of spring
- someone graduating from college
- someone dying from illness
A lament is an expression of sorrow.
A lament is an expression of sorrow.
A lament is an expression of sorrow.
A lament is an expression of sorrow.
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