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ALW_17-18
A Long Walk to Water - Chapters 17-18
| Term | Definition | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|---|
| recognize | To identify or know again | identify, acknowledge | overlook, ignore |
| mourning | Showing grief for the dead | grieving, sorrow | celebration, joy |
| contaminated | Made unclean or unsafe | polluted, tainted | pure, clean |
| digestion | The process of breaking down food | metabolism, processing | indigestion |
| trembling | Shaking from emotion or weakness | shaking, quivering | steady, firm |
| relief | A feeling of comfort after stress | comfort, ease | distress, worry |
| donate | To give willingly | contribute, give | take, withhold |
| audience | A group of listeners or viewers | crowd, spectators | performer |
| disputes | Arguments or disagreements | conflicts, quarrels | agreements, harmony |
| bravery | Courage in facing difficulty | courage, valor | fear, cowardice |
| startled | Suddenly surprised or alarmed | shocked, surprised | calm, untroubled |
| protection | The act of keeping safe from harm | defense, shelter | danger, exposure |
| tame | Trained to be gentle or controlled | domesticated, gentle | wild, untamed |
| elevator | A device used to raise or lower objects | lift, hoist | drop, lower |
| distinctive | Clearly different or noticeable | unique, recognizable | ordinary, common |
| invigorating | Giving energy or strength | refreshing, energizing | tiring, draining |
| investigate | To examine closely to discover facts | examine, inspect | ignore, overlook |
| evidently | Clearly or obviously | plainly, apparently | doubtfully, obscurely |
| coax | To persuade gently | persuade, encourage | force, demand |
| commotion | Noisy confusion or disturbance | disturbance, uproar | calm, order |