Vocabulary for pg 165 The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
Slide 2 succession (noun) MEANINGEXAMPLE a series of events that
happen one after the other* The point guard made a succession of
brilliant moves during the game and was named most valuable player.
* Slide 3 prohibited (adjective) MEANINGEXAMPLE forbidden by law or
by authority * Swimming in the reservoir is prohibited because it
is a storage place for drinking water. Slide 4 restriction (noun)
MEANINGEXAMPLE something that limits or takes away rights In the
U.S., people convicted of crimes have restrictions placed on their
voting rights. * Slide 5 appoint (verb) MEANINGEXAMPLE to choose
someone for a position or job * The President appointed many
leaders during his first 100 days in office. Slide 6 dejected
(adjective) MEANINGEXAMPLE unhappy, disappointed, or sad After I
failed the test, I felt totally dejected. Slide 7 deprive (verb)
MEANINGEXAMPLE to prevent someone from having something, especially
something necessary Some parents deprive their children of TV
privileges as punishment for bad grades. Slide 8 peculiar
(adjective) MEANINGEXAMPLE strange, unfamiliar, or slightly
surprising When I wore my grandmothers purple feathered hat to
school, my friends said I looked peculiar. Slide 9 wretched
(adjective) MEANINGEXAMPLE extremely unpleasant or miserable My
poor sister felt wretched when she had the flu for a week, so I
tried to cheer her up with some flowers.
