Fantastic Mr Fox — Roald Dahl • Ages 6+

Fantastic Mr Fox — Vocabulary Guide

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WordMeaning
fantasticExtraordinarily good; remarkable. Used in the title and by other characters about Mr Fox.
ferociousVery violent and aggressive. The farmers are ferocious in their determination to catch Mr Fox.
scavengeTo search for and collect food from whatever is available. The fox family scavenge underground.
ridiculousAbsurd; deserving or inspiring laughter. The farmers look increasingly ridiculous as their siege continues.
solemnFormal and serious. Used when Mr Fox makes his plan to the other animals.
astonishedGreatly surprised. The animals are astonished by the scale of the underground feast.
cunningHaving or showing skill in achieving one's ends through clever means; sly. Mr Fox is cunning.
reluctantUnwilling and hesitant. Badger is reluctant to steal at first.

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