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

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

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)

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

• conspicuous

• indignantly

• appalled

• loathe

• ostentatiously

Answer explanation

to hate someone or something

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

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