Long Walk to Water Vocabulary Flashcards

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Drought

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A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.

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Refugee

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A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.

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Scarcity

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The state of being in short supply; shortage.

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Turbulent

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Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable.

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Forage

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To search for and gather food or provisions.

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Relocate

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To move to a different place.

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Endure

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To suffer patiently; to remain in existence.

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Trudge

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To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically due to exhaustion.

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Compassion

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Sympathy and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.

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Persevere

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To continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success.