Because of Winn Dixie ch. 1-5 Vocabulary

skidded

• Unable to stop moving across a surface

• To move smoothly without friction

• To come to a complete stop suddenly

• To change direction quickly

fortunate

• Having good luck

• Experiencing bad luck

• Being indifferent to outcomes

• Feeling regret about past decisions

potluck

• A meal where every person invited brings food to share

• A type of restaurant where food is served buffet-style

• A gathering where only the host provides food

• A meal that is prepared in advance and served cold

missionary

• A person who is sent to another country to do religious work

• A person who travels for leisure and exploration

• A person who works in a corporate job abroad

• A person who studies foreign languages

insulted

• To have said or done something that is offensive to someone

• To have complimented someone sincerely

• To have ignored someone's presence

• To have expressed gratitude towards someone

suffering

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

• A state of extreme happiness

• A condition of being free from pain

• An emotional response to joy

muttering

• Speaking quietly and unclear

• Shouting loudly and clearly

• Speaking in a foreign language

• Whispering secrets to someone

nudge

• To touch or push someone gently.

• To shout loudly at someone.

• To ignore someone completely.

• To push someone away forcefully.

congregation

• A group of people who gather for social events

• People who regularly attend religious services

• A collection of buildings for worship

• A type of religious ceremony

constellation

• A group of stars that form a particular shape and have a name

• A type of galaxy that contains many stars

• A phenomenon where stars appear to move in the sky

• A scientific term for a black hole