Vocabulary • Ch 7 - The Kite Runner • Context Clues

She gave a curt reply to his question.

 

What does the word 'curt' mean?

• Someone who sells goods or services

• To exchange or use a coupon

• To find evidence left behind

• Being brief or using few words

Investigators were able to trace the origins of the mysterious phone call.

 

What does the word 'trace' mean?

• To avoid or neglect responsibilities or duties

• Aware, knowing what is happening around

• Someone who sells goods or services

• To find evidence left behind

After careful thought, they made a deliberate decision.

 

What does the word 'deliberate' mean?

• Aware, knowing what is happening around

• To slowly get smaller or decrease

• To think carefully and choose something

• Really simple and not fancy or fun

She displayed a callous disregard for the feelings of others.

 

What does the word 'callous' mean?

• To slowly get smaller or decrease

• To prove someone is innocent

• To think carefully and choose something

• Not caring about others' feelings

The vendor sold hot dogs from his food cart on the street corner.

 

What does the word 'vendor' mean?

• To slowly get smaller or decrease

• A road or street for traveling

• To think carefully and choose something

• Someone who sells goods or services