Vocabulary • Ch 15 - The Kite Runner • Fill in the blanks

Using _________s in your writing can make it seem unoriginal and uninspired.

• faction

• clich��

• nonchalant

• optimistic

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

• gaunt

• negligent

• optimistic

• alliance

The two political parties were locked in a bitter _________.

• alliance

• faction

• nonchalant

• collateral damage

The pig loves to _________ in the mud.

• avert

• wallow

• negligent

• pragmatic

The two cars _________d at the intersection.

• avert

• clich��

• collide

• collateral damage

She remained _________ despite facing numerous challenges.

• optimistic

• nonchalant

• collide

• clich��

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

• gaunt

• avert

• incessant

• clich��

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

• collateral damage

• incessant

• gaunt

• pragmatic

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

• optimistic

• gaunt

• infusion

• wallow

The sound of the rain was _________ throughout the night.

• optimistic

• collide

• gaunt

• incessant