The world, Ramona decided, was full of people who used their dictionary skills and probably weren't any fun. Then
Ramona believes that many people in the world rely heavily on their language skills and dictionaries, but this focus on words might make them less enjoyable to be around. She seems to think that a person’s fun and lively nature could be overshadowed by their obsession with vocabulary.
She perceives a disconnect between linguistic knowledge and having a good time or being personable, implying that being overly serious or studious about words may limit one’s capacity for fun and spontaneity in life.
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