Long Walk to Water Vocab

“But it seemed they had all forgotten that, for Salva now had to beg for scraps, which were given grudgingly.”

A synonym for grudgingly is...

• reluctantly

• gladly

• slowly

• forcefully

As Salva searched for members of his own family, he began to ____________________ with the new travelers; hoping they would know something about his family.

• Lag

• Mingle

• Remote

• Peril

Salva noticed he began to ______________ behind the others after 3 days of no food.

• Mingle

• remote

• Lag

• Abruptly

A synonym for 'tedious' is...

• A) exciting

• B) boring

• C) quick

• D) easy

What does the word 'perseverance' mean in the context of a difficult journey?

• A) Giving up easily

• B) Continuing despite difficulties

• C) Avoiding challenges

• D) Taking shortcuts

In the sentence 'The journey was arduous and long,' what does 'arduous' mean?

• A) Easy

• B) Difficult

• C) Short

• D) Fun

Which word best completes the sentence: 'The travelers moved ______________ through the desert.'

• A) swiftly

• B) sluggishly

• C) loudly

• D) happily

What is the meaning of 'resilient' in the context of overcoming obstacles?

• A) Fragile

• B) Strong and adaptable

• C) Weak

• D) Unchanging

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'The leader's ______________ was admired by all.'

• A) cowardice

• B) bravery

• C) laziness

• D) ignorance

What does 'empathy' mean in the context of understanding others' feelings?

• A) Indifference

• B) Sympathy

• C) Hatred

• D) Confusion