A Long Walk to Water

Vocabulary Words Chapter 3

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Vocabulary Words- Chapter 3

smudge

“The smudge on the horizon gained

color as Nya drew nearer, changing from
hazy gray to olive green.
v. a mark with no particular shape
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gourd
“Nya took the hollowed gourd that was
tied to the handle of the plastic can.”
 n. the hard-shelled fruit of any of various
plants, whose dried shell is used for bowls and
other utensils
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tribe  
“He could tell by her clothing that
she was not Dinka, not of his tribe.”
n. any group of people united by ties of descent from a
common ancestor, community of customs and
traditions, adherence to the same leaders, etc.
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artillery
“During the daytime Salva could hear the
distant booming of artillery...”
n. large caliber weapons, such as cannon,
howitzers, and missile launchers, that are
operated by crews
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sympathy  

“She shook her head in sympathy.”

 n. the act or power of sharing the

feelings of another
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 puddle
 “You have seen that the pond is only
a puddle now.” 
n. a small pool of liquid on the ground
, especially from rain
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 desperately
 “With every shell that exploded he would
think of his family, hoping they were safe,
wondering desperately when he would be with
them.” 
n. extremely, very much, seriously