Ramona Quimby, Age 8 Glossary

Ramona Quimby, Age 8 Glossary

intermediate

Involving a transitional state

dismal

Miserable, gloomy and depressing

wistful

Thoughtfully contemplative with a tinge of nostalgia

encumbered

Burdened with a heavy load

nuisance

A pest; a constant annoyance

flustered

Confused and bewildered

squeamish

A state of being queasiness stimulated by fear

smudge

A dirty smear

curdled

Thickened or congealed

fuming

A prolonged exhibition of anger

conspiratorial

Secretly colluding on a secret

defiant

Powerfully disobedient

dismount

To get down from something

accuracy

A precise rendering of factual information

anxious

Apprehensive and nervously restless

blissful

Causing great delight and satisfaction

horrid

Viciously unpleasant

scowl

A glowering frown intended to intimidate

reluctant

Hesitant to do something

rummage

To browse through a large supply

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