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ALW_9-12
A Long Walk to Water - Chapters 9-12
| Term | Definition | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|---|
| endured | Suffered through or lasted despite difficulty | withstood, survived | quit, gave up |
| arid | Extremely dry | parched, barren | moist, fertile |
| stagger | Walk unsteadily, almost falling | stumble, lurch | stride, steady |
| reluctant | Unwilling or hesitant | hesitant, unwilling | eager, willing |
| progress | Forward movement toward a goal | advancement, improvement | retreat, decline |
| motionless | Completely still | unmoving, frozen | moving, active |
| revived | Brought back to life or strength | restored, refreshed | weakened, drained |
| ritual | A formal or traditional action | ceremony, tradition | spontaneity, improvisation |
| scythed | Cut down with a sweeping motion | sliced, mowed | planted, grew |
| uprooted | Pulled out completely | removed, torn out | planted, rooted |
| puzzled | Confused or uncertain | baffled, confused | certain, sure |
| grumbled | Complained quietly | muttered, complained | praised, approved |
| emaciated | Extremely thin from hunger or illness | starved, gaunt | healthy, well-fed |
| scanned | Looked over carefully | examined, searched | ignored, overlooked |
| solemn | Serious and thoughtful | grave, serious | cheerful, lighthearted |
| rumors | Widely spread but unconfirmed information | gossip, reports | facts, truths |
| surge | A sudden powerful movement | rush, swell | retreat, decline |
| uproar | Loud confusion or noise | chaos, commotion | calm, silence |