Ramona Quimby Age 8 Chapters 8 9 Vocabulary

Ramona Quimby: Age 8 Chapters 8 -9 Vocabulary Words • Conference • Absentminded • Mute • Vexed • Balked • Curdled

Conference �Each parent has a time set up for a conference with their child’s teacher. �Definition: �Think meeting About It: What kinds of topics would be discussed at a parent/teacher conference?

Absentminded �I was so absentminded this morning, I forgot my lunch at home. �Definition: �Think distracted About it: What would happen if you were absentminded when taking a test?

Mute �My dad put the television on mute so he could listen to me talk about my day. �Definition: �Think silent About it: If a person was mute, what other ways could they communicate?

Vexed �Beezus was vexed when she found out Ramona had borrowed her markers and didn’t return them. �Definition: �Think you? annoyed About it: What things would vex ◦ Your parents making you go to bed early. ◦ Staying up late. ◦ The cafeteria running out of your favorite snack. ◦ Your friend giving you a present for your birthday. ◦ Your younger sibling making a mess in your

Balked �The baby balked when his parents first tried to feed him peas. �Definition: resisted �Think About it: Which sentences make sense? ◦ The balked homework was easy to complete. ◦ He balked when his dad served a new kind of pasta. ◦ She balked when I recommended a new restaurant.

Curdled �He threw the curdled milk away. �Definition: �Think soured About it: Have you ever drank curdled milk? What was your reaction?