A Long Walk to Water Vocabulary (Chapter 16-18)

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surgery (n.)

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the treatment of injuries or diseases in people or animals by cutting open the bodyand removing or repairing the damaged part.

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contaminated water (n.)

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water that is poisonous or not pure

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donate (v.)

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to give money or goods to help a person or organization.

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grateful (adj.)

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“The first several weeks of Salva's new life were so bewildering that he was grateful for his studies.

Meaning: thankful

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patient (adj.)

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“His new family helped, too. All of them were kind to him, patiently explaining the millions of things he had to learn.”

Meaning: continuing doing something despite difficulties without being annoyed

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confusing (adj.)

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“Now that Salva was learning more than a few simple words, he found the English language quite confusing.”

Meaning: difficult to understand

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grief (n.)

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“Little Kuol... Salva closed his eyes for a few moments, trying to picture his brothers through a haze of time and grief.”

Meaning: very great sadness, especially at the death of someone