Journeys Because of Winn-Dixie

Because of Winn-Dixie

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Vocabulary Words:

​ Consisted: made up of

​EX: This novel consisted of three parts.

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​Positive: Sure

​Ex: I'm positive that we 've met.

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​Peculiar: Strange

​Ex: I smell a peculiar odor.

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​Mood: the way a person feels.

​EX: I am not in the mood to argue.

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​ Talent: an ability to do something well.

​Ex: I believe that every person is born with talent.

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​Advanced: more highly developed or skilled.

​EX: Advanced courses are offered for students who want to progress quickly in a subject.

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​Mention: say

​EX: I mention my idea during class.

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​Properly: in the right way

​Ex: Jim didn't hold his fork properly.

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​Comfort: make someone feel better.

​Ex: She tries to comfort the lost child.

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​Intends: plans to do something.

​Ex: she intends to bake her friend a cake for her birthday.

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