The Diary of Anne Frank

1. The Diary of Anne Frank Vocabulary

2. Typhus • Definition: An acute, infectious disease transmitted by lice or fleas. • Part of Speech: noun • Sentence: Anne and Margo die of Typhus.

3. BBC • Definition: British Broadcasting Corporation. People listened to this radio station, illegally, for news of the war that was more accurate than what the German-controlled broadcasters offered. • Part of Speech: noun • Sentence: “The radio…the BBC! They said they landed on the beaches of Normandy.”

4. Secret Annex • Definition: the hiding place of the Franks, Van Daans, and Dr. Dussel • Part of Speech: noun • Sentence: The 8 occupants hide in the Secret Annex in Mr. Frank’s office building.

5. Rations • Definition: Books of stamps or coupons issued by the government during wartime. People could purchase scarce items, such as food, clothing, and gasoline, only with these coupons. • Part of Speech: noun • Sentence: Mr. Kraler and Miep bring supplies and food by collecting ration books.

6. Star of David • Definition: The six pointed Star of David made of yellow cloth and sewn to the clothing of European Jews to permit easy identification • Part of Speech: noun • Sentence: The Nazis force the Jews to wear the Star of David for identification purposes.

7. Conspicuous • Definition: noticeable • Part of Speech: adjective • Sentence: “The yellow star of David is conspicuous on all their clothing.”

8. Unabashed • Definition: unembarrassed • Part of Speech: adjective • Sentence: Unabashed, Anne tells Peter she will have to stop being a stranger.

9. Loathe • Definition: to hate • Part of Speech: verb • Sentence: “She insists on treating me like a baby, which I loathe.”

10. Fortify • Definition: to strengthen • Part of Speech: verb • Sentence: “Mr. Dussel takes some pills to fortify himself.”