Vocabulary • Ch 15 - The Kite Runner • Context Clues

Using clich��s in your writing can make it seem unoriginal and uninspired.

 

What does the word 'clich��' mean?

• Practical and logical in problem-solving

• Never-ending or continuous without stopping

• An overused or unoriginal phrase or idea

• To roll around in mud or water

The two countries formed a strong alliance to enhance their defense capabilities.

 

What does the word 'alliance' mean?

• Not careful or paying attention enough

• To crash or bump into something

• A group of people working together

• Being cool and calm, not caring

The two political parties were locked in a bitter faction.

 

What does the word 'faction' mean?

• Practical and logical in problem-solving

• Being cool and calm, not caring

• Not careful or paying attention enough

• A group within a larger group

The pig loves to wallow in the mud.

 

What does the word 'wallow' mean?

• To roll around in mud or water

• To prevent something bad from happening

• Collateral Damage: Unintended harm or damage during a conflict

• Always thinking good things will happen

The two cars collided at the intersection.

 

What does the word 'collide' mean?

• Always thinking good things will happen

• To crash or bump into something

• Collateral Damage: Unintended harm or damage during a conflict

• Very thin and bony-looking

She remained optimistic despite facing numerous challenges.

 

What does the word 'optimistic' mean?

• Always thinking good things will happen

• To crash or bump into something

• To soak or steep something in liquid

• Not careful or paying attention enough

She managed to avert disaster by noticing the potential danger beforehand.

 

What does the word 'avert' mean?

• To soak or steep something in liquid

• A group within a larger group

• Being cool and calm, not caring

• To prevent something bad from happening

The bombing resulted in numerous casualties, including innocent bystanders who were considered collateral damage.

 

What does the word 'collateral damage' mean?

• Very thin and bony-looking

• Always thinking good things will happen

• To prevent something bad from happening

• Collateral Damage: Unintended harm or damage during a conflict

His pale complexion and sunken cheeks made him look gaunt and frail.

 

What does the word 'gaunt' mean?

• Practical and logical in problem-solving

• Never-ending or continuous without stopping

• Very thin and bony-looking

• A group within a larger group

The sound of the rain was incessant throughout the night.

 

What does the word 'incessant' mean?

• Never-ending or continuous without stopping

• A group within a larger group

• To roll around in mud or water

• Always thinking good things will happen