from The Diary of Anne Frank The Play Shining Star, Book A UNIT 5, Part 2

VOCABULARY IN CONTEXT p. 199

destination The family left Germany – their destination was Holland. the place where they were going

forbidden Jewish children were forbidden to go to school with non-Jewish children. They had to go to special Jewish schools. not allowed

go into hiding Many Jews had to go into hiding to escape the Nazis. go to a place where no one knows where you are

identity Her identity was secret. No one knew who she was. who a person is

impression Anne’s diary gives the impression that she was older than she really was. idea

regulations If people didn’t obey the Nazis’ regulations, they were punished. rules

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cut off separated

carefree without worries

emigrated left one’s country to live in another

invaded entered a place by using military force

SS high-ranking members of the Nazi Party

Westerbork transit camp a place in Holland where people were put on trains to the concentration camps

tarpaulin a piece of material used to cover and protect an object

conspicuous very easy to notice

solemnly seriously or sadly

self-conscious shy; awkward

Pim Anne’s nickname for her father

pension a hotel or boarding house

romantic emotional and dreamlike

anxious worried

technical school a school that teaches auto mechanics, machine repair, and other sckills

satchel a small bag for carrying clothing, books, etc.

Green Police Dutch police who supported the Nazis

ration books booklets of coupons that allow people to buy food during wartime

illegal not allowed by law

carillon bells on a clock tower

buzzer a small device that makes a loud noise