James and the Giant Peach Vocabulary

Define spellbound

• Fascinated or entranced, as if by magic.
• Indifferent or apathetic, showing no emotion.
• Confused or bewildered, lacking clarity.
• Bored or uninterested, as if by routine.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Define repulsive

• Causing strong attraction or affection.
• Indifferent or neutral in response.
• Eliciting joy or happiness.
• Causing strong dislike or disgust.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Define jostling

• Jostling is a form of dance.
• Jostling refers to a type of food preparation.
• Jostling is the act of standing still in a line.
• Jostling is the act of pushing or bumping against others in a crowd.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Define scornful

• Feeling or expressing contempt or disdain.
• Showing kindness and compassion.
• Expressing joy and happiness.
• Feeling indifferent towards others.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Define hammock

• A hammock is a solid bed frame.
• A hammock is a type of chair with legs.
• A hammock is a suspended bed made of fabric or netting.
• A hammock is a type of blanket used for warmth.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

luminous

• producing sound
• absorbing light
• changing color
• emitting or reflecting light

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.8.4

Define hysterics

• Hysterics is a state of extreme emotional agitation or uncontrollable behavior.
• A type of physical exercise.
• A medical condition requiring surgery.
• A state of calmness and tranquility.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Define frantically

• In a calm and collected manner, often due to confidence.
• In a slow and deliberate manner, often due to relaxation.
• In a hurried or chaotic manner, often due to anxiety.
• In a structured and organized manner, often due to planning.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Define desolate

• Desolate refers to a state of happiness and contentment.
• Desolate means lively and vibrant, often referring to a place full of activity.
• Desolate means deserted and bleak, often referring to a place that is empty or lifeless.
• Desolate is a term used to describe a crowded and bustling environment.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Define mammoth

• A mammoth is a type of dinosaur.
• A mammoth is a small rodent found in North America.
• Mammoth means very very large in size

• A mammoth is a mythical creature from ancient folklore.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4