Vocabulary • Ch 8 - The Kite Runner • Context Clues

She played the accordion with skill and passion at the concert.

 

What does the word 'accordion' mean?

• To make someone believe something untrue

• A musical instrument with folding sections

• A long and fierce fight between families

• A short break or pause in something

She struggled with insomnia, often lying awake for hours at night.

 

What does the word 'insomnia' mean?

• A long and fierce fight between families

• A very deep and wide hole

• Unable to sleep during the night

• The front of a building or structure

They decided to amble along the beach, enjoying the calmness of the evening.

 

What does the word 'amble' mean?

• A very deep and wide hole

• A long and fierce fight between families

• To walk slowly and leisurely

• A musical instrument with folding sections

The statue stood as the embodiment of strength and courage.

 

What does the word 'embodiment' mean?

• To be a physical representation of something

• Being unknown or keeping your identity hidden

• To have control or power over

• Word: Muster Meaning: To gather or assemble in one place

The team mustered their strength and courage to face the challenge.

 

What does the word 'muster' mean?

• Easily annoyed or irritable

• A musical instrument with folding sections

• Unable to sleep during the night

• Word: Muster Meaning: To gather or assemble in one place

She was so preoccupied with her thoughts that she didn't realize the time passing.

 

What does the word 'preoccupied' mean?

• The outer edge or border of something

• To have control or power over

• A close connection or relationship between people

• To be very busy or occupied

He tried to deceive her with his false promises.

 

What does the word 'deceive' mean?

• A long and fierce fight between families

• To make someone believe something untrue

• The smallest particle that makes up everything

• Being unknown or keeping your identity hidden

The team worked together to dominate their competitors in the championship game.

 

What does the word 'dominate' mean?

• A very deep and wide hole

• A wise person who helps and guides

• To have control or power over

• The front of a building or structure

She seeks the advice and guidance of her mentor in navigating her career.

 

What does the word 'mentor' mean?

• The outer edge or border of something

• A long and fierce fight between families

• To be very busy or occupied

• A wise person who helps and guides

She sought anonymity by using a fake name online.

 

What does the word 'anonymity' mean?

• Being unknown or keeping your identity hidden

• To hesitate or be unsure about something

• The smallest particle that makes up everything

• To complain loudly and angrily