Vocabulary • Ch 6 - The Kite Runner • Context Clues

She was indignant at the unfair treatment she received.

 

What does the word 'indignant' mean?

• Something done for a long time

• Feeling angry or upset about something

• A corner that is perfectly 90 degrees

• To really want something that someone else has

She couldn't help but covet her friend's new car.

 

What does the word 'covet' mean?

• Straight line from left to right

• A promise to do something

• To really want something that someone else has

• To hate or strongly dislike something

The stock prices plummeted due to the sudden economic downturn.

 

What does the word 'plummet' mean?

• To fall or drop quickly and suddenly

• To hate or strongly dislike something

• To draw attention to something important

• A spooky, ghost-like thing

The horde of protesters marched through the streets demanding justice.

 

What does the word 'horde' mean?

• Large group of people or animals

• Easy to see or understand

• To really want something that someone else has

• To draw attention to something important

The carpenter used a protractor to ensure the board was cut at a perfect right angle.

 

What does the word 'right angle' mean?

• A corner that is perfectly 90 degrees

• A promise to do something

• Something done for a long time

• Feeling angry or upset about something

The business idea seemed viable, so they decided to invest in it.

 

What does the word 'viable' mean?

• Although or even though

• To fall or drop quickly and suddenly

• Able to survive or exist successfully

• Clearly different or separate from something else

She made a New Year's resolution to exercise more frequently.

 

What does the word 'resolution' mean?

• A promise to do something

• To really want something that someone else has

• Easy to see or understand

• To fall or drop quickly and suddenly

She abhors the taste of cilantro in her food.

 

What does the word 'abhor' mean?

• To hate or strongly dislike something

• Although or even though

• To draw attention to something important

• Straight line from left to right

She always acts with integrity and never compromises her moral values.

 

What does the word 'integrity' mean?

• To really want something that someone else has

• Doing the right thing, even when no one is watching

• A quick look at something

• Straight line from left to right

She struggled with the difficult concept, albeit she kept trying her best.

 

What does the word 'albeit' mean?

• Although or even though

• Straight line from left to right

• To draw attention to something important

• Feeling angry or upset about something