The Kite Runner - Chapters 1-5

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  1. atonement
    the act of making amends for sin or wrongdoing
  2. harelip
    a congenital cleft in the middle of the upper lip
  3. appendage
    a part that is joined to something larger
  4. cleft
    a long narrow opening
  5. scowl
    frown with displeasure
  6. affluent
    having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
  7. tapestry
    a wall hanging of heavy fabric with pictorial designs
  8. intricate
    having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
  9. intricacy
    the quality of having elaborately complex detail
  10. perpetually
    everlastingly; for all time
  11. ailing
    somewhat ill or prone to illness
  12. frayed
    worn away or tattered along the edges
  13. haemorrhage
    the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel
  14. squatty
    short and thick
  15. croak
    a harsh hoarse utterance (as of a frog)
  16. elope
    run away secretly with one's beloved
  17. unscrupulous
    without principles
  18. congenital
    present at birth but not necessarily hereditary
  19. oscillate
    move or swing from side to side regularly
  20. reverie
    an abstracted state of absorption
  21. infidelity
    the quality of being unfaithful
  22. persecute
    cause to suffer
  23. quell
    suppress or crush completely
  24. snicker
    laugh quietly
  25. martyr
    one who voluntarily suffers death
  26. martyrdom
    death because of a person's adherence of a faith or cause
  27. disdain
    lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
  28. sneer
    a facial expression of contempt or scorn
  29. blemish
    a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something
  30. assailant
    someone who attacks
  31. obstetrician
    a physician specializing in childbirth
  32. anaesthetic
    a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations
  33. anaesthetist
    a specialist who administers an anesthetic to a patient before he is treated
  34. garrulousness
    the quality of being wordy and talkative
  35. garrulous
    full of trivial conversation
  36. veracity
    unwillingness to tell lies
  37. veracious
    habitually speaking the truth
  38. aptness
    appropriateness for the occasion
  39. skeptic
    someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs
  40. skepticism
    doubt about the truth of something
  41. obstinate
    refusing to change one's mind or ways; difficult to convince
  42. sturdy
    having rugged physical strength
  43. tousle
    disarrange or rumple; dishevel
  44. scoff
    laugh at with contempt and derision
  45. virtuous
    morally excellent
  46. self-righteous
    excessively or hypocritically pious
  47. gruffness
    an abrupt discourteous manner
  48. furtive
    secret and sly
  49. titter
    laugh nervously
  50. chortle
    a soft partly suppressed laugh
  51. marvel
    be amazed at
  52. heave
    lift or elevate
  53. wretched
    deserving or inciting pity
  54. exhilaration
    the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
  55. exhilarating
    making lively and joyful
  56. aloofness
    a disposition to be distant and unsympathetic in manner
  57. envision
    imagine, conceive of, or see in one's mind
  58. blunder
    an embarrassing mistake
  59. yelp
    a sharp high-pitched cry
  60. aficionado
    a serious devotee of some activity, genre, or performer
  61. patronize
    provide support for
  62. gallop
    a fast gait of a horse
  63. jostle
    make one's way by pushing or shoving
  64. clench
    squeeze together tightly
  65. fondness
    a positive feeling of liking or affection
  66. enviousness
    a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
  67. vehemently
    in a forceful manner
  68. marmalade
    a preserve made of the pulp and rind of citrus fruits
  69. conceive
    have the idea for
  70. valour
    the qualities of a hero or heroine
  71. valiant
    having or showing heroism or courage
  72. endear
    make attractive or lovable
  73. endearment
    the act of showing affection
  74. frantically
    in an uncontrolled manner
  75. frantic
    marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion
  76. hobble
    walk unevenly due to pain, injury, or weakness
  77. foyer
    a large entrance or reception room or area
  78. staccato
    (music) separating the notes
  79. ruffle
    stir up (water) so as to form ripples
  80. coup d'etat
    a sudden and decisive change of government by force
  81. trek
    any long and difficult trip
  82. savagely
    in a vicious manner
  83. sociopath
    a person with an antisocial personality disorder
  84. grandiose
    impressive because of unnecessary largeness or magnificence
  85. trepidation
    a feeling of alarm or dread
  86. rejuvenate
    make younger or more youthful
  87. coax
    influence or persuade by gentle and persistent urging
  88. coy
    affectedly shy especially in a playful or provocative way
  89. appendicitis
    inflammation of the appendix causing pain and illness
  90. impassive
    having or revealing little emotion or sensibility
  91. circumcision
    the act of circumcising performed on males eight days after birth as a Jewish and Muslim religious rite
  92. grotesque
    distorted and unnatural in shape or size
Created on Thu Dec 08 14:55:07 EST 2011

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