Vocabulary • Ch 4 - The Kite Runner • Context Clues

She let out an utter scream when she saw the spider.

 

What does the word 'utter' mean?

• To make a strong request for help

• To say or speak out loud

• Pretending or faking something

• To complete a specific task or purpose

The boat slowly made its way through the narrow passage in the mountains.

 

What does the word 'passage' mean?

• A written or spoken section of text

• To completely submerge something in liquid

• Not aware or paying attention

• Not able to read or write

She was able to convey her emotions through her art.

 

What does the word 'convey' mean?

• Goal or purpose of doing something

• To completely submerge something in liquid

• Not able to read or write

• To pass on or share a message

Despite being illiterate, she managed to navigate through life with the help of audio books and assistive technology.

 

What does the word 'illiterate' mean?

• When something happens opposite to what's expected

• To completely submerge something in liquid

• To pass on or share a message

• Not able to read or write

They are planning to appeal the court's decision.

 

What does the word 'appeal' mean?

• An enemy who always defeats you

• A good or happy feeling or outcome

• To rule as a king or queen

• To make a strong request for help

She was completely oblivious to the fact that she had won the lottery.

 

What does the word 'oblivious' mean?

• To say or speak out loud

• Not aware or paying attention

• To pass on or share a message

• Goal or purpose of doing something

She feigned surprise when she saw the surprise party.

 

What does the word 'feigned' mean?

• Goal or purpose of doing something

• Pretending or faking something

• To rule as a king or queen

• To make a strong request for help

She decided to immerse herself in the world of photography by taking classes and attending workshops.

 

What does the word 'immerse' mean?

• Not able to read or write

• To rule as a king or queen

• Not aware or paying attention

• To completely submerge something in liquid

She ascended to the throne and began her reign as queen.

 

What does the word 'reign' mean?

• Not able to read or write

• To persuade someone in a romantic way

• To rule as a king or queen

• To completely submerge something in liquid

She worked hard to attain her dream of becoming a doctor.

 

What does the word 'attain' mean?

• To reach or achieve something

• A written or spoken section of text

• To pass on or share a message

• To make a strong request for help