The Diary of Anne Frank Vocabulary 2.5

Monday, December 1 1. loathe –verb- to detest or hate 2. melancholy –noun- depression or sadness 3. mirth –noun- gladness and happiness 4. mobile –ad.- 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 1 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 2 1. Draw a person showing melancholy. 2. Draw a person showing mirth. Clearly label each picture with the word.

Tuesday, December 2 1. The food truck was a __________restaurant on wheels! 2. The glass of water was knocked off its ______________________ position at the edge of the table. Dude, it’s reading time! 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.

Wednesday, December 3 1. The refugees of the war took ________________ in the neighboring country that welcomed them. 2. They took _____________, or comfort, in the fact that they were now safe. 3. Draw a picture of a person taking refuge.

Thursday, December 4 1. Draw a picture that illustrates the word reconcile. 2. Draw a picture that illustrates the word peal.

Wednesday, December 3 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.

Thursday, December 4 1. Draw a picture illustrating the word solace. 2. Write out the synonyms and add the vocabulary word: comfort, support, consolation: __________________ Dude, it’s reading time! 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.

Friday, December 5 1. I have to reconcile the fact that the ________ of the bells will wake me up each morning. 2. The ______________peal from the church bell was unyieldingly loud. Dude, it’s reading time! 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.

Friday, December 5 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.