The Diary of Anne Frank Vocabulary #2.5
1. loathe – to detest or hate
2. melancholy – depression
3. mirth – gladness and merriment
4. mobile – capable of moving or being moved
5. obstinate – unyielding regardless of reason or logic; stubborn
6. pacifist – a person morally opposed to war or use of force
7. peal – loud ringing (usually of bells)
8. precarious – dangerous, risky, not a secure situation
9. quell – to quiet or put down a disturbance
10. reconcile – to reestablish friendship; to resolve a dispute
11. refuge – shelter or place of protection
12. solace – to comfort or to cheer
Name
____________ Hr.
Date
DAF Vocabulary #2.5
Choose the correct word to complete each sentence. Words will be used only once! Points will be deducted for a misspelled
word.
obstinate
refuge
loathe
pacifist
precarious
peal
1. Because Bill is a
, he did not think the country should go to war.
2. As Christian walked into the one hundred year old church he could hear the
the bell tower far overhead.
3. As Matt climbed the mountain, he placed his foot in a
making it difficult to keep his balance.
of bells from
position
4. The Franks, Van Daans, and Mr. Dussel found
above Mr. Frank’s business.
from the Nazis
5. Holly wrinkled up her nose at the announcement that Aunt Martha would be visiting for two weeks. Aunt
Martha always criticized Holly’s friends, her clothes, and her behavior. Holly
(ed) Aunt
Martha!
6. Even though Nate’s dad pointed out that the tree had few footholds, Nate was
determined to climb it anyway.
quell
reconcile
7. There was much
at the entertaining clown show.
solace
melancholy
and
mirth
mobile
at Susie’s fourth birthday party as children shrieked with laughter and joy
8. After Denae broke up with Robert he sunk into a deep
his friends, stopped smiling, and even tried to quit the football team.
; he stopped hanging out with
9. When Rene interviewed for the military they reminded him that a soldier was a
he could easily be relocated every year or every three years that he was in the service.
job and that
10. Because Billy wanted to
his friendship with Lauren he wrote her a note of apology
and asked if she would please call and talk to him so they could talk things out.
11. Mrs. Glitter was quick to
would result in staying after the bell.
the noise in her class by reminding the class that too much noise
12. When Daniel was depressed about his dog dying his best friend, Carlos, tried to
reminding him of the good things about his dog and even offering to buy him a new puppy.
Spelling Practice: If the word is spelled correctly, simply write CORRECT in the blank. If the word is spelled
incorrectly, write the correct spelling on the blank.
1. solace
_________________________
7. melencoly _________________________
2. refuge
3. reconsile
_________________________
________________________
8. mirth
_________________________
9. mobile
_________________________
4. quel
_________________________
10. obstinate
_________________________
5. precareous
_________________________
11. pasifict
_________________________
6. loath
_________________________
12. peal
________________________
him by
The Diary of Anne Frank Vocabulary #2.5
loathe
precarious
melancholy
quell
mirth
reconcile
1. Write the vocabulary word that shares the prefix
PRE-.
preregister
preview
___________________
prefer
2. __________What does the prefix pre- mean?
a. before
b. after
c. no
d. for
3. Write the TWO vocabulary words that share the
prefix RE-.
refund
retake
___________________
reconnaissance
Name: ______________________________
mobile
refuge
melancholy
quell
mirth
reconcile
1. Write the vocabulary word that shares the prefix
PRE-.
preregister
preview
___________________
prefer
2. __________What does the prefix pre- mean?
a. before
b. after
c. no
d. for
3. Write the TWO vocabulary words that share the
prefix RE-.
refund
retake
___________________
reconnaissance
pacifist
peal
4. __________What does the prefix re- mean?
a. not
b. again
c. positive
d. first
5. Write the vocabulary word that shares the prefix
OB-.
obstacle
obstruct
___________________
object
6. __________What does the prefix ob- mean?
a. not b. after c. again
d. to go against
The Diary of Anne Frank Vocabulary #2.5
loathe
precarious
obstinate
solace
Name: ______________________________
mobile
refuge
obstinate
solace
pacifist
peal
4. __________What does the prefix re- mean?
a. not
b. again
c. positive
d. first
5. Write the vocabulary word that shares the prefix
OB-.
obstacle
obstruct
___________________
object
6. __________What does the prefix ob- mean?
a. not b. after c. again
d. to go against
Write the vocabulary words that you might associate with the following pictures.
8.
7.
9.
12.
11.
10.
Write the vocabulary words that you might associate with the following pictures.
8.
7.
9.
12.
11.
10.
The Diary of Anne Frank Vocabulary Quiz #2.5
Write the definition for the vocabulary word.
1. solace
2. refuge
3. reconcile
4. quell
5. precarious
6. loathe
Use the vocabulary words in original sentences, using
context clues to show your understanding of the
meaning.
7. melancholy
8. mirth
9. mobile
10. obstinate
11. pacifist
12. peal