long walk to water CB Flashcards

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an underdeveloped, open plain; the wild

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bush

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moved quickly, taking short, fast steps

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scurried

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3
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a feeling of concern or pity for someone who is experiencing trials

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sympathy

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4
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moving slower than normal, with less energy or power

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sluggishly

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5
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describes something that is pleasant to the sense; rich, delicious

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luscious

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6
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in a very serious or formal manner

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solemn

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7
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in a very serious or formal manner

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monotonous

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8
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in a cheerful, lighthearted, or happy way

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gaily

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9
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wounded by piercing or stabbing

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gored

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10
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a person who must leave their homeland for their own safety or survival

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refugee

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  • very thin and weak, usually due to illness or extreme hunger
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emaciated

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12
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a large amount of water that is moving very quickly

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torrents

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13
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in a serious and determined way; heartfelt and sincere

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earnestly

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14
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the language of the Arabs, spoken by some 150 million people throughout Middle East and North Africa

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arabic

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15
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thin from overuse; tattered and shabby in appearance

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threadbare

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16
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a vague or general idea

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