Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing Glossary

Pastime

a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts

Mumble

talk in a low voice

Advantage

a more favorable position

Insult

to treat, mention, or speak to rudely

Reptile

a cold-blooded vertebrate including snakes, turtles, and lizards

Impress

to have a powerful and usually positive effect on something

Brilliant

full of light; shining intensely

Pollution

contamination of the natural environment

Imitate

to copy someone's behavior or looks

Supervise

to watch and direct

Innocent

having done nothing wrong

Demonstrate

to show an example

Tantrum

a display of bad temper

Committee

a special group discussing or considering some matter

Practical

guided by experience or observation rather than theory

Fling

to throw with force or recklessness

Beckon

to summon someone over with some kind of gesture

Dreary

lacking in liveliness, charm, or surprise

Gloomy

dark and depressing

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