Charlie and Chocolate Factory by Roald Dhal

Chapters 1, 2 (vocabulary words)

1. slab (n) – a thick, flat piece of a hard material (such as stone or wood)
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2. stare (v) – to look at someone or something for a long time often with your eyes wide open
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3. absurd (adj.) –  stupid and unreasonable, or silly in a humorous way
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4. torture (n) –  something that causes mental or physical suffering: a very painful or
unpleasant experience
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5. eager (adj) – wanting very much to do or have
something, especially something interesting or enjoyable
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6. tremendous (adj.) – very large or great
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7. inventor (n) – to create or produce (something useful) for the first time
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8. occasion (n) – a special event or time
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9. margarine (n) – a food that resembles butter and is made from vegetable oils
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10. munch (v) –to chew or eat (something) especially in a noisy way
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