Vocabulary • Ch 16 - The Kite Runner • Context Clues

It was presumptuous of him to assume he would automatically be chosen for the promotion.

 

What does the word 'presumptuous' mean?

• A person's natural way of feeling and acting

• Wise saying that teaches a lesson

• Acting or speaking without proper permission

• To think something is true without proof

The affable receptionist greeted every guest with a warm smile and friendly hello.

 

What does the word 'affable' mean?

• To think something is true without proof

• Information used to influence opinions or beliefs

• To get used to something new

• Friendly and easy to talk to

They were inseparable, doing everything together.

 

What does the word 'inseparable' mean?

• Information used to influence opinions or beliefs

• To think something is true without proof

• Wise saying that teaches a lesson

• Unable to be separated or split

The forest was sparse, with only a few trees scattered throughout.

 

What does the word 'sparse' mean?

• Acting or speaking without proper permission

• Not many or not densely packed

• Information used to influence opinions or beliefs

• Very, very, very, very thirsty

After the long hike, she eagerly drank from the water bottle, relieved to quench her parched throat.

 

What does the word 'parched' mean?

• A person's natural way of feeling and acting

• Wise saying that teaches a lesson

• Very, very, very, very thirsty

• To get used to something new