Vocabulary • Ch 12 - The Kite Runner • Definitions

What word means to understand or explain the meaning of something?

• inquiry

• interminable

• determine

• interpret

What is the definition of 'engage'?

• To scold or punish someone for bad behavior

• Not saying much or being quiet

• To participate or become involved in something

• To suggest something without directly saying it

What word means a question or request for information?

• gender

• resolve

• reticent

• query

What is the definition of 'radiation'?

• Never-ending or seeming like it goes on forever

• To suggest something without directly saying it

• Energy that travels in waves or particles

• To participate or become involved in something

What word means a prediction about how something will turn out?

• prognosis

• determine

• adversary

• gender

What is the definition of 'reticent'?

• Changing one's mind or feelings easily

• A prediction about how something will turn out

• To participate or become involved in something

• Not saying much or being quiet

What is the definition of 'ponder'?

• To think carefully and deeply about something

• Friendly and likable

• To make a decision and stick with it

• Changing one's mind or feelings easily

What word means how you think of yourself?

• ego

• query

• adversary

• amiable

What is the definition of 'determine'?

• To participate or become involved in something

• Whether someone is a boy or girl

• A prediction about how something will turn out

• To figure out or decide something

What word means to happen at the same time?

• coincide

• adversary

• amiable

• radiation