Diary of Anne Frank Vocab #2

The Diary of Anne Frank Vocabulary #2.5

1. loathe – to detest or hate

2. melancholy – depression

3. mirth – gladness and merriment

4. mobile – capable of moving or being moved

5. obstinate – unyielding regardless of reason or logic; stubborn

6. pacifist – a person morally opposed to war or use of force

7. peal – loud ringing (usually of bells)

8. precarious – dangerous, risky, not a secure situation

9. quell – to quiet or put down a disturbance

10. reconcile – to reestablish friendship; to resolve a dispute

11. refuge – shelter or place of protection

12. solace – to comfort or to cheer

Name______Hr. Date

DAF Vocabulary #2.5

Choose the correct word to complete each sentence. Words will be used only once! Points will be deducted for a misspelled word.

obstinaterefugeloathepacifistprecariouspeal

1. Because Bill is a , he did not think the country should go to war.

2. As Christian walked into the one hundred year old church he could hear the of bells from the bell tower far overhead.

3. As Matt climbed the mountain, he placed his foot in a position

making it difficult to keep his balance.

4. The Franks, Van Daans, and Mr. Dussel found from the Nazis

above Mr. Frank’s business.

5. Holly wrinkled up her nose at the announcement that Aunt Martha would be visiting for two weeks. Aunt Martha always criticized Holly’s friends, her clothes, and her behavior. Holly (ed) Aunt Martha!

6. Even though Nate’s dad pointed out that the tree had few footholds, Nate was and determined to climb it anyway.

quellreconcilesolacemelancholymirthmobile

7. There was much at Susie’s fourth birthday party as children shrieked with laughter and joy at the entertaining clown show.

8. After Denae broke up with Robert he sunk into a deep ; he stopped hanging out with his friends, stopped smiling, and even tried to quit the football team.

9. When Rene interviewed for the military they reminded him that a soldier was a job and that he could easily be relocated every year or every three years that he was in the service.

10. Because Billy wanted to his friendship with Lauren he wrote her a note of apology and asked if she would please call and talk to him so they could talk things out.

11. Mrs. Glitter was quick to the noise in her class by reminding the class that too much noise would result in staying after the bell.

12. When Daniel was depressed about his dog dying his bestfriend, Carlos, tried to him by reminding him of the good things about his dog and even offering to buy him a new puppy.

Spelling Practice: If the word is spelled correctly, simply write CORRECT in the blank. If the word is spelled incorrectly, write the correct spelling on the blank.

1. solace______

2. refuge______

3. reconsile ______

4. quel______

5. precareous______

6. loath______

7. melencoly______

8. mirth______

9. mobile______

10. obstinate______

11. pasifict______

12. peal______

The Diary of Anne Frank Vocabulary #2.5 Name: ______

loathe / melancholy / mirth / mobile / obstinate / pacifist
precarious / quell / reconcile / refuge / solace / peal

1. Write the vocabulary word that shares the prefix PRE-.

preregister

preview______

prefer

2. ______What does the prefix pre- mean?

a. beforeb. afterc. nod. for

3. Write the TWO vocabulary words that share the prefix RE-.

refund

retake______

reconnaissance

4. ______What does the prefix re- mean?

a. notb. againc. positive d. first

5. Write the vocabulary word that shares the prefix OB-.

obstacle

obstruct______

object

6. ______What does the prefix ob- mean?

a. notb. after c. againd. to go against