Vocabulary • Ch 19 - The Kite Runner • Context Clues

The jury took their time to deliberate on the verdict.

 

What does the word 'deliberate' mean?

• Strong dislike or hatred towards someone

• Feeling worried or uneasy about something

• To think carefully and make a decision

• To think deeply or ponder about something

I presume she will attend the meeting tomorrow.

 

What does the word 'presume' mean?

• To think something is true without proof

• A struggle or effort for a cause

• A severe sickness with diarrhea and vomiting

• Strong dislike or hatred towards someone

The lawyer made a strong appeal to the judge for a reduced sentence.

 

What does the word 'appeal' mean?

• Extremely thin or gaunt due to lack of food

• A struggle or effort for a cause

• A widespread outbreak of a disease

• To ask for help or support

The branch of the tree started to protrude through the roof.

 

What does the word 'protrude' mean?

• A widespread outbreak of a disease

• To prevent something from happening or being known

• A struggle or effort for a cause

• To stick out or extend outward

The plant was decorated with artificial flowers.

 

What does the word 'artificial' mean?

• Made by humans, not occurring naturally

• Difficult or tiring

• A severe sickness with diarrhea and vomiting

• Able to be heard with your ears