The Diary of
Anne Frank
Vocabulary 2.5
Every day of the week of
Monday, December 7
D ude, i t’s r eading t ime!
Begin your two column journal.
Remember: Use quotation marks in the page number .
Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.
Monday, December 7
1. loathe –verb- to detest or hate
2. melancholy –noun- depression or sadness
3. mirth –noun- gladness and happiness
4. mobile –adj.- capable of moving or being moved
5. obstinate –adj.- unyielding regardless of reason or logic; stubborn
6. pacifist –noun- a person morally opposed to war or use of force
Monday, December 7
7. peal –noun- loud ringing (usually of bells)
8. precarious –adj.- dangerous, risky, not a secure situation
9. quell –verb- to quiet or put down a disturbance
10. reconcile –verb- to reestablish friendship; to resolve a dispute
11. refuge –noun- shelter or place of protection
12. solace –noun- comfort or cheer given
Tuesday, December 8
1. Draw a person showing melancholy.
2. Draw a person showing mirth.
Clearly label each picture with the word.
Wednesday, December 9
1. The Quarter Quell in the Hunger Games series refers to the end, or ____________ to any resistance against the
Capital.
2. My friend is a ____________, or someone who does not support war for any reason.
3. Mr. Van Daan _________________(s) the obstinate and stubborn behavior that Anne displays.
Wednesday, December 9
1. The refugees of the war took ________________ in the neighboring country that welcomed them.
2. Draw a picture of a person taking refuge.
3. The food truck was a __________restaurant on wheels!
Thursday, December 10
1. Draw a picture that illustrates the word reconcile.
2. Draw a picture that illustrates the word peal.
Thursday, December 10
Write out the synonyms and add the vocabulary words.
1. comfort, support, consolation, ________________
2. risky, hazardous, risky , ________________
3. depressed, glum, downhearted, ________________
4. din, clang, ringing, ________________
5. stubborn, determined, inflexible, ______________
Friday, December 11
1. The happy child was filled with
____________ when she received the new toy.
2. After children learn to walk, they become increasingly ___________________.
3. The __________________ toddler refused to stop crying when he didn’t get candy.