James and the Giant Peach Vocabulary Flashcard Chapters 1-6

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What does 'peculiar' mean?

Back

Strange or unusual.

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What does 'jiffy' mean?

Back

A very short amount of time.

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What does 'bulging' mean?

Back

Swelling or sticking out.

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What does 'ramshackle' mean?

Back

In a state of severe disrepair; falling apart.

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What does 'blossom' mean?

Back

The flower of a plant or tree.

Front

Use 'peculiar' in a sentence.

Back

He was a peculiar man with strange clothing.

Front

Use 'jiffy' in a sentence.

Back

Quick! Bring me that hammer in a jiffy!

Front

Use 'bulging' in a sentence.

Back

The rich man carried a bulging wallet full of cash.

Front

Use 'ramshackle' in a sentence.

Back

She owned a creaking ramshackle house in the city.

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Use 'blossom' in a sentence.

Back

The apple blossom smelled fresh and sweet.