Vocabulary • Ch 2 - The Kite Runner • Context Clues

The injured athlete hobbled across the finish line.

 

What does the word 'hobbled' mean?

• To walk with difficulty or a limp

• Something special that is passed down

• A feeling of strong dislike or contempt

• An artwork made from small colored tiles

The students decided to mock their teacher's accent during class.

 

What does the word 'mock' mean?

• An artwork made from small colored tiles

• To imitate or make fun of someone

• Something special that is passed down

• Very complicated or detailed

The blacksmith skillfully wrought a beautiful metal sculpture.

 

What does the word 'wrought' mean?

• A feeling of strong dislike or contempt

• To make or provide, often to create

• Made or created by shaping and forming

• An artwork made from small colored tiles

The edges of the old shirt were frayed and worn out.

 

What does the word 'frayed' mean?

• An artwork made from small colored tiles

• When the threads of something are unraveling

• Something special that is passed down

• Heavy bleeding, usually from a wound

Her sallow complexion indicated she was feeling unwell.

 

What does the word 'sallow' mean?

• To imitate or make fun of someone

• Unable to move or feel body parts

• Having a pale or yellowish complexion

• To unfairly control or treat someone

The accident left him with partial paralysis in his legs.

 

What does the word 'paralysis' mean?

• Something special that is passed down

• An artwork made from small colored tiles

• Unable to move or feel body parts

• A feeling of strong dislike or contempt

The perpetual hum of the air conditioner was a constant background noise in the office.

 

What does the word 'perpetual' mean?

• A thick fabric with pictures or designs

• Happening all the time

• Extreme physical or mental pain and suffering

• Made or created by shaping and forming

She takes great pride in her cultural heritage.

 

What does the word 'heritage' mean?

• Extreme physical or mental pain and suffering

• Made or created by shaping and forming

• Something special that is passed down

• Unable to move or feel body parts

The tapestry on the wall depicted a colorful scene from ancient times.

 

What does the word 'tapestry' mean?

• Very complicated or detailed

• Having a pale or yellowish complexion

• To cut or split something in half

• A thick fabric with pictures or designs

The haunting memories of the past continue to torment him.

 

What does the word 'torment' mean?

• Made or created by shaping and forming

• To cut or split something in half

• Extreme physical or mental pain and suffering

• A person who helps deliver babies