Vocabulary from Anne Frank's Diary

Vocabulary Terms from Anne Frank's Diary

• Annex: A smaller building attached to a larger one. (Synonyms: Addition, extension, wing; Antonyms: Main building)

• Holocaust: The mass murder of Jews and others during WWII. (Synonyms: Genocide, massacre, annihilation; Antonyms: Peace, reconciliation)

• Genocide: The deliberate killing of a large group of people, typically based on ethnicity or nationality. (Synonyms: Massacre, extermination, holocaust; Antonyms: Preservation, protection)

• Persecution: Hostile treatment due to race, politics, or religion. (Synonyms: Oppression, mistreatment, victimization; Antonyms: Fairness, justice)

• Refugee: A person fleeing their country due to war, persecution, or disaster. (Synonyms: Asylum seeker, exile, displaced person; Antonyms: Citizen, native)

• Tyranny: Cruel and oppressive rule. (Synonyms: Despotism, dictatorship, oppression; Antonyms: Democracy, fairness)

• Oppression: Prolonged cruel or unjust treatment. (Synonyms: Subjugation, tyranny, abuse; Antonyms: Freedom, equality)

• Discrimination: Unjust treatment of different groups. (Synonyms: Bias, prejudice, bigotry; Antonyms: Fairness, impartiality)

• Conspicuous: Easily noticeable, standing out. (Synonyms: Noticeable, prominent, obvious; Antonyms: Hidden, inconspicuous)

• Indignantly: With anger or annoyance at perceived injustice. (Synonyms: Resentfully, angrily, crossly; Antonyms: Calmly, patiently)

• Ostentatiously: In a showy, pretentious manner. (Synonyms: Flauntingly, grandiosely, boastfully; Antonyms: Modestly, humbly)

• Insufferable: Too extreme to bear, unbearable. (Synonyms: Unbearable, intolerable, impossible; Antonyms: Bearable, tolerable)

• Apprehension: Anxiety about something bad happening. (Synonyms: Anxiety, dread, worry; Antonyms: Confidence, calm)

• Fortify: To strengthen with defenses. (Synonyms: Reinforce, bolster, support; Antonyms: Weaken, undermine)

• Subdue: To bring under control by force. (Synonyms: Suppress, conquer, overpower; Antonyms: Liberate, release)

• Jubilation: Great happiness and triumph. (Synonyms: Joy, elation, celebration; Antonyms: Sorrow, sadness)

• Wallow: To indulge excessively in something. (Synonyms: Revel, luxuriate, bask; Antonyms: Restrain, suppress)

• Unabashed: Not embarrassed or ashamed. (Synonyms: Shameless, bold, confident; Antonyms: Embarrassed, shy)

• Inarticulate: Unable to express oneself clearly. (Synonyms: Tongue-tied, incoherent, speechless; Antonyms: Articulate, eloquent)

• Remorse: Deep regret for a wrong action. (Synonyms: Guilt, repentance, contrition; Antonyms: Indifference, pride)

Test your knowledge of key vocabulary terms found in Anne Frank's Diary. This quiz covers important historical and thematic words that enhance the understanding of the text. Challenge yourself to recall definitions, synonyms, and antonyms related to the context of WWII and the Holocaust.