A Long Walk to Water Tier 2 Vocabulary 1 to 10

tense

• feeling or showing nervous tension

• a state of relaxation

• a type of musical note

• a method of cooking

rebels

• one who rebels or participates in a rebellion

• one who rebels or participates in a rebellion

• a person who is neutral in conflicts

• a leader of a rebellion

hazy

• made dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air

• made dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air

• made colorful and vibrant by various pigments

• made sharp and distinct by high contrast

urgent

• calling for immediate attention

• not important

• requiring a long-term solution

• optional response

droned (on)

• to speak for a long time in a dull voice without saying anything interesting

• to sing loudly and joyfully

• to whisper secrets in a hushed tone

• to shout angrily at someone

luscious

• having a delicious taste or smell

• having a bitter taste

• being overly sweet

• having a bland flavor

hesitate

• to hold back in doubt or indecision

• to act quickly without thinking

• to express certainty and confidence

• to make a decision immediately

ritual

• done in accordance with social custom or normal protocol

• a spontaneous act without any formal structure

• a practice that is only followed by a specific group

• an action taken without any cultural significance

artillery

• weapons for discharging missiles; large bore mounted firearms

• small handheld weapons used in close combat

• explosive devices used for demolition

• lightweight firearms for personal defense

protest

• A complaint, objection, or display of unwillingness usually to an idea or course of action

• A complaint, objection, or display of unwillingness usually to an idea or course of action

• A formal agreement between parties

• A celebration of an event or achievement