Because of Winn Dixie

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Because of Winn Dixie

• Chapters 1-5 Vocabulary

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skidded to roll or slide on skids
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suffering- a cause of distress
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judge(v.)- to form an opinion after careful
consideration
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produce- fresh fruits and vegetables
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exception- the act of leaving out a case to
which a rule does not apply
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employees- a person who works for pay in the
service of an employer
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specifically- clear and exact
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memorized- to learn by heart
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missionary- a person sent to spread a religious
faith
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fortunate(n)- bringing some unexpected good
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congregation- the membership of a church or
synagogue
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distract- to draw the mind or attention to
something else
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display- to put something in plain sight
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insulted- to treat with disrespect or scorn
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effect- an event, condition, or state of affairs
that is produced by a cause
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potluck- a variety of foods for a meal
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sermon- a speech usually be a priest, minister,
or rabbi for the purpose of giving religious
instruction
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constellations- eighty-eight groups of stars
forming patterns
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retriever-any of several breeds of dog developed
and trained to retrieve a game
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concerned- being worried and disturbed
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situation- the combination of surrounding
conditions