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Diary Voc. 2
The Diary of Anne Frank - Vocabulary List 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| emigrated | v. leave one’s own country in order to settle permanently in another; migrate |
| vignetting | v. portray someone in a brief description, account or episode |
| simultaneously | adv. at the same time; concurrently |
| conspicuous | adj. standing out so as to be clearly visible; apparent; obvious |
| mercurial | adj. subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind; impulsive |
| leisure | n. free time; relaxation |
| reassuringly | adv. in a way that removes someone’s doubts and fears; comforting |
| beret | n. a round flattish cap of felt or cloth |
| surplus | adj. more than what is needed or used; excess; spare |
| unabashed | adj. not embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed; shameless; brazen |
| incredulous | adj. a person unwilling or unable to believe something; skeptical; doubtful |
| branded | adj. having a visible mark that identifies someone, animal or something |
| peculiar | adj. strange or odd; unusual; weird |
| velour | n. a plush woven fabric resembling velvet that is used for soft furnishings, casual clothing and hats |
| wry | adj. using or expressing dry, mocking humor; ironic; scoffing |
| unbearable | adj. not able to be endured or tolerated; insufferable; agonizing |
| loathe | v. feel intense dislike or disgust for; detest, abhor, despise |
| preceding | adj. coming before something in order, position or time; former; previous |
| feint | n. a deceptive or pretended blow, thrust; trick; ploy |
| dignified | adj. having or showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect; distinguished; honorable; stately |