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Anne Frank Act 2 Voc
Anne Frank Act 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Standstill | a state of cessation of movement or action; halt; stop |
| carillon | a set of stationary bells hung in a tower and sounded by manual or pedal action, or by machinery |
| hymn | a song or ode in praise or honor of God, a deity, a nation, etc. |
| disgruntled | to put into a state of sulky dissatisfaction |
| inarticulate | lacking the ability to express oneself in clear and effective space |
| apprehension | uneasy or fearful about something that might happen |
| advisability | proper to be advised or recommended; desirable; prudent |
| halfheartedly | having or showing a little enthusiasm |
| lordship | a British term of respect used when speaking of or to judges or certain noblemen |
| forlorn | desolate or dreary; unhappy or miserable, as in feeling, condition, or appearance |
| intimate | associated in close personal relations |
| ulcer | a sore open either to the surface of the body or to a natural cavity, and accompanied by the disintegration of tissue, the formation of pus, etc. |
| embroidery | the art of working ornamental designs with a needle and thread |
| vague | not expressed, known or understood in a clear or specific way |
| meticulously | extremely careful about minute details |
| stealthily | marked by or acting with quiet, caution, and secrecy intended to avoid notice. |
| intuition | direct perception of truth, fact, etc., independent of any reasoning process; immediate apprenhension |
| indignition | strong displeasure of something deemed unworthy, unjust or base; righteous anger |
| gauntlet | a glove, as of mail or plate, to protect the hand |
| chrysanthemums | plant that is cultivated as ornamentals for their showy radiate flower heads. |
| convulsive | the nature of or characterized by convulsions or spasms |
| purgatory | a condition or place in which, according to Roman Catholics and others, the souls of those dying penitent are purified from venial sins, or undergo the remaining temporal punishment for mortal sin forgiven on earth. |
| muffled | To wrap up, as in a blanket or shawl, for warmth, protection, or secrecy. |
| orthodox | Adhering to the accepted or traditional and established faith, especially in religion |
| onslaught | A violent attack |
| contribute | To give or supply in common with others; give to a common fund or for a common purpose. |
| indignant | Characterized by or filled with indignation. |
| inferiority | Low or lower in order, degree, or rank |
| hysterical | Of, characterized by, or arising from hysteria. |
| Toscanini | Italian conductor in the U.S after 1928. A popular musician. He studied the cello when he was young and joined the orchestra of an Oprah company, which he toured in South America. He started conducting at age 19. |
| ineffectual | Insufficient to produce a desired effect |
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