Anne Frank Vocab

Ms. Parra 2012

stifle

•verb•To suppress, curb or withold

capitulation

•Noun•The act of surrendering, giving up resistance

vital

•Adjective•Necessary to life

quarrel

•noun•an angry fight or disagreement.

Modest

• Adjective

•Free from vanity, ego or boastfulness.

Disposition

• Noun

•A state of mind; a tendency

rebuke

•Verb•To express strong disapproval

plied

•Verb•To work busily

Veritable

•Adjective•true

Crude

•Adjective•Lacking refinement or culture

Indifferent

•Adjective•Not caring; without interest or concern

Solace

•Noun•Something that gives comfort, consolation or relief

Patronage

•Noun• the financial support or

business provided to a store, hotel, or the like, by customers, clients, or paying guests.

Obligingly

•Adverb•willing or eager to do favors, offer one's services, etc.

Nonchalance

•Noun•The state of not being concerned; indifference

Succulent

•Adjective•Rich in desirable qualities

Incessantly

•Adverb•Continuing without interruption

Plucky

•Adjective•Having or showing courage or bravery

Orthodox

•Adjective•Traditional way of practice

Repose

•Noun•Peace; tranquility; calm

Contradiction

•Noun•A statement that often goes against or conflicts with a previous statement.

Exuberant

•Adjective•enthusiastic

Supercilious

•Adjective•displaying arrogant pride, scorn, or indifference

Beseech

•verb•To beg eagerly for

diligently

•Adjective•Showing constant effort to achieve something