Vocabulary • Ch 5 - The Kite Runner • Context Clues

The discovery of a grave in the backyard was an unsettling surprise.

 

What does the word 'grave' mean?

• Making you feel serious and thoughtful

• A hole in the ground for burying dead bodies

• To create or give birth to

• A small difference in meaning or color

The national anthem will precede the start of the game.

 

What does the word 'precede' mean?

• To come before something else happens

• A hole in the ground for burying dead bodies

• Equal or the same in value or meaning

• To make someone feel embarrassed and ashamed

Her subtle smile hinted at a secret she wasn't willing to share.

 

What does the word 'subtle' mean?

• A hole in the ground for burying dead bodies

• Very hard to notice or understand

• A system where everyone shares everything

• Aware of things happening around you

Communism is an ideology that advocates for the collective ownership and control of resources and means of production.

 

What does the word 'communism' mean?

• A small mammal with black and white fur

• A system where everyone shares everything

• Aware of things happening around you

• Equal or the same in value or meaning

She was conscious of the weight of her decisions.

 

What does the word 'conscious' mean?

• To create or give birth to

• To make someone feel embarrassed and ashamed

• Aware of things happening around you

• A group of people who accompany someone

The sobering reality of the situation sank in as she saw the devastation around her.

 

What does the word 'sobering' mean?

• Strange or ugly in an exaggerated way

• Making you feel serious and thoughtful

• A group of people who accompany someone

• Not showing or feeling strong emotions

She gave a coy smile as she walked away.

 

What does the word 'coy' mean?

• To create or give birth to

• Shy or pretending to be shy

• To make someone feel embarrassed and ashamed

• Equal or the same in value or meaning

Despite the shocking news, she remained impassive and showed no emotion.

 

What does the word 'impassive' mean?

• Not showing or feeling strong emotions

• A small mammal with black and white fur

• Aware of things happening around you

• Short and separated notes in music

The horror movie featured grotesque creatures and terrifying scenes.

 

What does the word 'grotesque' mean?

• Very hard to notice or understand

• To make someone feel embarrassed and ashamed

• Strange or ugly in an exaggerated way

• To go down or become less

The pianist played the notes in a quick and staccato manner.

 

What does the word 'staccato' mean?

• Short and separated notes in music

• To get involved in a situation

• A small mammal with black and white fur

• To bother or annoy someone persistently