Because of Winn-Dixie Vocabulary Chapter 1-5

Nudge

• To touch or push someone gently.

• To shout loudly at someone.

• To ignore someone completely.

• To run away from a situation.

Suffering

• A feeling of joy and happiness.

• A feeling of pain caused by injury, illness, or loss.

• A state of complete relaxation and peace.

• An overwhelming sense of confusion and doubt.

Skidded

• Unable to stop moving across a surface.

• To move smoothly without friction.

• To accelerate rapidly in a straight line.

• To change direction quickly without losing speed.

Regularly

• Happening at fixed intervals or on a consistent basis.

• Occasionally occurring without a set pattern.

• Happening only once in a while.

• Completely random and unpredictable.

Muttering

• Speaking in a loud voice, often in a way that is easy to hear.

• Speaking in a low voice, often in a way that is hard to hear.

• Speaking clearly and confidently in public.

• Speaking in a whisper, often to keep a secret.

Gathering

• A coming together of people for a specific purpose.

• A type of food preparation.

• A method of communication between individuals.

• A formal meeting to discuss business matters.

Injury

• Damage to a person's body.

• A type of medical treatment.

• A legal term for compensation.

• A psychological condition.

Loss

• The state of no longer having something or someone.

• A feeling of joy and happiness.

• An increase in possession or wealth.

• A temporary setback in life.

Insulted

• Feeling hurt or offended by someone's words or actions.

• Feeling happy and content with one's situation.

• Feeling indifferent to others' opinions.

• Feeling excited and enthusiastic about an event.

Congregation

• A group of people who gather for social events.

• People who regularly attend religious services.

• A type of religious building.

• A gathering of people for political discussions.