This document provides vocabulary words and examples from Because of Winn Dixie including: 1) A lozenge is a hard candy or medicine that dissolves slowly in the mouth to help soothe a sore throat. 2) A convict is someone imprisoned for committing a crime, such as a thief sent to prison. 3) Produce refers to fresh fruits and vegetables found in the grocery store produce section.

1. Because of Winn Dixie Vocabulary Introduction Week two

2. lozenge- a small, flavored tablet made from sugar or syrup A lozenge is a sweet hard candy or medicine designed to be held in the mouth to slowly dissolve. I took a lozenge to help ease the pain of my sore throat. Why do you think a lozenge can help a sore throat?

3. convict- someone who is in prison because he or she has committed a crime A person who is in prison is called a convict. His uncle is now a convict because he was sent to prison after he was caught stealing. What is another pronunciation and definition of convict?

4. produce- things that are grown for eating, mainly fruits and vegetables Produce refers to food items which are fresh or recently harvested from a farm. We saw a variety of produce at the Farmer'sMarket. Name some items that you would find in the produce section of the grocery store?

5. overgrown- land covered with weeds because it has not been cared for If a yard is overgrown it has not been cared for in a long time. The barn became overgrown with weeds and vines because no one used it anymore. What are some reasons why a yard might become overgown?

6. melancholy- very sad Melancholy is a sad or gloomy mood or condition. Cindy felt melancholy when her grandmother moved, and she realized it would be a long time untill she saw her again. What is an antonym of melancholy?

7. pathological- extreme; uncontrolled or unreasonable Someone who has a pathological fear is unable to control it. When Jerry saw Ronald McDonald’s statue, he ran away because he has a pathological fear of clowns. What is a synonym of pathological?