The Diary of Anne Frank: Act 1 Vocabulary Review

1. The speaker responded _______________ to the unfair criticism, expressing strong disapproval.

• conspicuous

• indignantly

• appalled

• loathe

• ostentatiously

Answer explanation

in an angry way, because of something that is wrong or not fair

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

1. The wealthy businessman drove a flashy sports car and _______________ showed off his expensive watch.

• conspicuous

• indignantly

• appalled

• loathe

• ostentatiously

Answer explanation

in a way that is very obvious and is an attempt to make people notice you, especially to notice your money or expensive possessions

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

1. The celebrity arrived at the party wearing a _______________ outfit that attracted everyone's attention.

• conspicuous

• indignantly

• appalled

• loathe

• ostentatiously

Answer explanation

in a way that is conspicuous (= noticeable)

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

1. She openly expressed how much she _______________ the taste of cilantro.

• conspicuous

• indignantly

• appalled

• loathe

• ostentatiously

Answer explanation

to hate someone or something

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

1. The audience was _______________ by the gruesome scene in the horror movie.

• conspicuous

• indignantly

• appalled

• loathe

• ostentatiously

Answer explanation

feeling or showing horror at something unpleasant or wrong

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

1. The nervous contestant became _______________ during the interview and struggled to find the right words.

• conspicuous

• indignantly

• appalled

• loathe

• inarticulate

Answer explanation

not able to express ideas or feelings clearly or easily

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4