James and the Giant Peach Vocabulary

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Nuisance

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A nuisance is something that causes inconvenience or harm/annoying.

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ramshackle

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In a state of severe disrepair or ruin.

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peculiar

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unusual

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luminous

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emitting or reflecting light

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Despair

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Despair is a complete loss of hope.

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spellbound

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Fascinated or entranced, as if by magic.

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marvel

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A marvel is something that causes wonder or astonishment.

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Seething

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Seething means to be in a state of intense agitation or anger.

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Mischief

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Mischief is playful misbehavior or troublemaking.

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screeching

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A high-pitched, piercing sound.