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Explore key terms like belfry, domestic, insufferable, loathe, portly, meticulous, unabashed, subdue, and studious from Anne Frank's diary act 1, unraveling the impact of each word in her story.
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The Diary of Anne Frank Act 1 Vocab
belfry • A bell tower or steeple housing bells (usually part of a church)
domestic • Duties related to running a household. Ex: indoor chores, cooking, cleaning • Existing or occurring inside a particular country (not foreign or international.
insufferable • Too extreme to bear; intolerable
loathe • To feel intense dislike or disgust towards
portly • Having a stout body; somewhat fat
meticulous • Showing great attention to detail • Careful and precise
unabashed • Not embarrassed or ashamed
subdue • To bring under control (sometimes related to being quiet)
Studious • Used to describe someone who spends a lot of time studying or reading.
Rucksack • Similar to a backpack- a bag carried on one’s back made of strong, waterproof material.