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Anne Frank, Act one
drama
Term | Definition |
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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 |