A Long Walk to Water Chapters 5 and 6 Vocabulary

clusters

• (noun) groups or clumps

• (verb) to scatter or spread out

• (adjective) isolated or separate

• (noun) single items or individuals

luscious

• (adj.) bland, tasteless, unappetizing

• (adj.) mouth-watering, tasty, delicious

• (adj.) dry, overcooked, burnt

• (adj.) sour, bitter, unpleasant

uneasy

• (adj.) calm, relaxed

• (adj.) tense, troubled

• (adj.) joyful, happy

• (adj.) indifferent, unconcerned

solemn

• (adj.) cheerful, lighthearted

• (adj.) serious, somber

• (adj.) playful, fun

• (adj.) casual, relaxed

charred

• (adj.) seared, toasted, blackened

• (adj.) fresh, raw, unburned

• (adj.) cold, frozen, icy

• (adj.) soft, tender, delicate

inhabit (inhabited)

• (verb) to be occupied by, to be populated with

• (verb) to be removed from a place

• (verb) to be created in a location

• (verb) to be destroyed or abandoned

aroma

• (noun) a pleasant or pleasing smell

• (noun) a strong and unpleasant odor

• (noun) a type of food seasoning

• (noun) a method of cooking

dash (dashed)

• (verb) to ruin, to destroy

• (verb) to create, to build

• (verb) to enhance, to improve

• (verb) to observe, to watch

wail (wailing)

• (verb) to sob, to howl, to cry loudly

• (verb) to laugh quietly

• (verb) to whisper softly

• (verb) to sing melodiously

filthy

• (adj.) very clean, spotless, pure

• (adj.) very dirty, grimy, foul

• (adj.) moderately dirty, unkempt

• (adj.) slightly dirty, messy