A Long Walk to Water Vocabulary - Chapters 9 and 10

trudge (trudged)

• (verb) to walk slowly and heavily, due to being tired/exhausted

• (verb) to run quickly and lightly

• (verb) to jump with excitement

• (verb) to stroll leisurely in a park

arid

• (adj.) very dry

• (adj.) extremely wet

• (adj.) moderately humid

• (adj.) slightly cold

gore (gored)

• to poke holes, to puncture

• to cover with a layer

• to remove completely

• to decorate with patterns

recede (receding)

• (verb) to move further away or begin to disappear

• (verb) to come closer or approach

• (verb) to remain in the same place

• (verb) to increase in size or intensity

precise

• (adj.) exactly the same, identical

• (adj.) vague and unclear

• (adj.) approximate and rough

• (adj.) random and chaotic

ravage ( ravaged)

• (verb) to badly damage

• (noun) a type of fruit

• (adjective) extremely beautiful

• (verb) to create a masterpiece

revive (revived)

• (verb) to give new strength or energy

• (verb) to take away strength or energy

• (verb) to create a new beginning

• (verb) to lose energy or vitality

relentless

• (adj) without relief, punishing and harsh

• (adj) kind and gentle

• (adj) temporary and mild

• (adj) joyful and cheerful

refugee

• (adj.) describing something that has to do with a refugee (a person who leaves their home due to war or other crisis)

• (noun) a person who provides shelter to those in need

• (verb) to flee from one's home country

• (adj.) relating to a safe place or haven

emerge (emerged)

• (verb) to come out from inside something

• (verb) to disappear suddenly

• (verb) to remain hidden

• (verb) to move in a circular motion