Week Three Kite Runner Vocab

What is the definition of the word "shrewd"?

• Lacking in intelligence or insight

• Having or showing sharp powers of judgment

• Being overly emotional

• Acting without thinking

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Use the word "wallow" in a sentence.

• She decided to wallow in her success and celebrate with friends.

• He wallowed the book on the shelf.

• The wallow was too high to climb.

• They wallow the car every weekend.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "epiphany" mean?

• A sudden realization or insight

• A long and detailed explanation

• A type of celebration

• A gradual understanding

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Choose the correct sentence using the word "incessant."

• The incessant noise from the construction site was unbearable.

• She was incessant to finish her homework.

• He incessant the ball across the field.

• The incessant was a type of bird.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Define "meticulous."

• Careless and hasty

• Showing great attention to detail

• Indifferent and uninterested

• Quick and efficient

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which sentence correctly uses the word "reputable"?

• She was reputable to finish the race.

• The company is known for being reputable and trustworthy.

• He reputable the book on the table.

• The reputable was a type of flower.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the meaning of "ambivalent"?

• Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas

• Being very certain and sure

• Feeling extremely happy

• Being completely indifferent

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Use "profusely" in a sentence.

• She apologized profusely for her mistake.

• He profusely the door open.

• The profusely was a type of dance.

• They profusely the meeting.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "reveries" mean?

• Intense focus and concentration

• Daydreams or fanciful musings

• Nightmares or bad dreams

• Logical and structured thoughts

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Choose the correct sentence using "anonymity."

• The anonymity of the internet can be both a blessing and a curse.

• She anonymity the letter to her friend.

• He was anonymity to finish the project.

• The anonymity was a type of fruit.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A