James and the Giant Peach chapters 1-3 vocabulary

Front

Define desolate

Back

Empty, bare

Front

Tiny _______flecks of sunlight shone through the window

Back

flecks

Front

Define ramshackle

Back

Rundown or poorly taken care of.

Front

Please take the extra water bottles downstairs to the _________

Back

basement

Front

Define ancient

Back

Very old

Front

What does the word 'nuisance' mean?

Back

A person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance.

Front

What is a synonym for 'ghastly'?

Back

Frightening or shocking.

Front

What does 'blunt' mean?

Back

Not sharp; dull.

Front

What is the meaning of 'flecks'?

Back

Small bits or spots.

Front

What does 'rundown' mean?

Back

In a state of disrepair or ruin.