Vocabulary from 'The Diary of Anne Frank'

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Vocabulary Terms from "The Diary of Anne Frank"

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: Deliberate killing of a large group of people, often based on ethnicity or nationality. Synonyms: massacre, extermination, holocaust; Antonyms: preservation, protection
Persecution: Hostile and unfair treatment, often 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 government or rule. Synonyms: despotism, dictatorship, oppression; Antonyms: democracy, fairness
Oppression: Prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control. Synonyms: subjugation, tyranny, abuse; Antonyms: freedom, equality
Discrimination: Unfair or prejudiced treatment of different groups. Synonyms: bias, prejudice, bigotry; Antonyms: fairness, impartiality
Conspicuous: Easily seen or noticeable. Synonyms: noticeable, prominent, obvious; Antonyms: hidden, inconspicuous
Indignantly: Showing anger or annoyance at perceived unfairness. Synonyms: resentfully, angrily, crossly; Antonyms: calmly, patiently
Ostentatiously: Showy or pretentious. Synonyms: flauntingly, grandiosely, boastfully; Antonyms: modestly, humbly
Insufferable: Too extreme to bear. Synonyms: unbearable, intolerable, impossible; Antonyms: bearable, tolerable
Apprehension: Anxiety or fear about something bad happening. Synonyms: anxiety, dread, worry; Antonyms: confidence, calm
Fortify: Strengthen with defensive measures. 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 in something in an unrestrained way. 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. Synonyms: guilt, repentance, contrition; Antonyms: indifference, pride

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Test your knowledge of important vocabulary terms from 'The Diary of Anne Frank'. This quiz covers key terms and concepts related to the historical context of the diary, including themes of persecution, oppression, and resilience. Expand your understanding of these crucial terms used in the narrative.