| Word | Meaning |
| fantastic | Extraordinarily good; remarkable. Used in the title and by other characters about Mr Fox. |
| ferocious | Very violent and aggressive. The farmers are ferocious in their determination to catch Mr Fox. |
| scavenge | To search for and collect food from whatever is available. The fox family scavenge underground. |
| ridiculous | Absurd; deserving or inspiring laughter. The farmers look increasingly ridiculous as their siege continues. |
| solemn | Formal and serious. Used when Mr Fox makes his plan to the other animals. |
| astonished | Greatly surprised. The animals are astonished by the scale of the underground feast. |
| cunning | Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends through clever means; sly. Mr Fox is cunning. |
| reluctant | Unwilling and hesitant. Badger is reluctant to steal at first. |
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