Anne Frank-The Play-Vocabulary
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 tirade (n)- | a speech of violent denunciation |
| wince (v)- | a reflex response to sudden pain |
| pedantic (adj)- | marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects |
| incorrigible (adj)- | impervious to correction by punishment |
| revere (v)- | regard with feelings of respect; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of |
| adamant (adj)- | strong-willed |
| gist (n)- | the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work |
| loathe (v)- | to find disgust or intense aversion for |
| rampant (adj)- | unrestrained and violent |
| incoherent (adj)- | without logical or meaningful connection |
| listless (adj)- | lacking zest or vivacity |
| somber (adj)- | grave or even gloomy in character |
| incensed (adj)- | angered at something unjust or wrong |
| derision (n)- | treating with contempt |
| mortify (v)- | cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of |
| interminable (adj)- | tiredsomely long; seemingly without end |
| impertinent (adj)- | improperly forward or bold |
| denounce (v)- | speak out against |
| rebuke (n)- | an act or expression ofcriticism and censure |
| dismal (adj)- | causing dejection |
| rambunctious (adj)- | noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline |
| begrudge (v)- | be envious of; set one's heart on |
| foist (v)- | to force onto another |
| exuberance (n)- | joyful enthusiasm |
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