| Word | Meaning |
|---|
| colossal | Extremely large; huge. Used repeatedly to describe the growing peach. |
| revolting | Extremely unpleasant; causing disgust. Dahl uses this for the aunts and their behaviour. |
| luminous | Glowing or emitting light. The Glowworm is literally luminous — she provides light inside the peach. |
| squadron | A group of military aircraft or soldiers operating together. The Cloud-Men arrive in squadrons. |
| extraordinary | Very unusual or remarkable. Used constantly — the whole novel is extraordinary. |
| persecuted | Treated cruelly and unjustly over a long period because of who you are. James is persecuted by his aunts. |
| transparent | Allowing light to pass through; clear. The peach flesh is transparent in places. |
| resilient | Able to recover quickly from difficulties. James shows great resilience throughout. |
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