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Anne Frank, Act one
drama
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Green Police | Nazi police who were known for their brutality. They raided houses to round up victims in the middle of the night-when people are most confused and vulnerable. |
| capitulation | surrender; ending resistance |
| remorse | regret |
| black market | an illegal market in which goods or currencies are bought and sold in violation of rationing or controls |
| mercurial | characterized by rapid and unpredictable change in mood |
| loathe | to dislike something greatly |
| pandemonium | general disorder, confusion, noise, and commotion |
| vile | disgusting |
| indignantly | feeling or showing anger |
| Orthodox | adhering to the accepted or traditional and established faith, especially in religion |
| jubilation | joy, exultation |
| ostentatiously | in a showy or exaggerated way |
| Gestapo | Nazi secret police |
| oppression | the use of authority or power in a cruel or unjust manner |
| w.c | water closet; bathroom |
| foreboding | a strong feeling that something bad is about to happen |
| disgruntled | angry or dissatisfied |
| appalled | shocked, dismayed |
| conspicuous | visible obvious Easily seen or noticed |
| gingerly | careful, cautious |
| unabashed | bold, outgoing |
| indignantly | showing anger toward someone/something |