very surprised; “Matilda was ____ when she discovered she could move things with her mind.”,
stunned
to get involved when you shouldn’t; “Miss Honey didn’t want to ____ , but she worried about Matilda’s home life.”
interfere
not knowing something important; “Mr. Wormwood stayed ____ of Matilda’s intelligence because he never listened.”
ignorant
lasting forever; “Matilda hoped her friendship with Miss Honey would be ____.”
permanent
clapping to show approval; “The children were ____ wildly after Matilda tricked the Trunchbull.
applauding
polite and respectful; “Miss Honey stayed ____ even when the Trunchbull barked at her.”
civil
weak or delicate; “Miss Honey’s house looked ____ , as if a strong wind could knock it down.”
frail
