ADV Anne Frank Vocab (pgs. 60 - 200)

ceased

ceased

stopped

clandestine

secret

cunning

Cleverness; slyness

devour

To eat up hungrily

fanatic

one who is extremely devoted to a cause or idea

hearty

warm and friendly; healthy, lively, and strong; large and satisfying to the appetite

indignant

feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment

inquisitive

curious

melancholy

depression of spirits

morale

spirit

obstinate

stubborn

optimism

A general tendency to expect good outcomes.

pedantic

Excessively concerned with book learning and formal rules

rebukes

criticism, reprimand

somber

dark, gloomy; depressed or melancholy in spirit

superfluous

exceeding what is sufficient or required, excess

tumult

Noisy excitement; an uproar or disturbance.

trivial

unimportant

wretched

miserable