The Kite Runner Vocab Chapters 1-5

Atone

To make amends for or to put a wrong to a right.

Intricate

Very complicated or detailed.

Garrulous

Talkative, especially on trivial matters

Lore

Traditions, stories, and knowledge passed down

Veracity

Habitual truthfulness

Skeptical

Not easily convinced, having doubts

Obstinate

Stubborn, refusing to change one’s mind

Havoc

Great confusion or disorder; melee

Furtive

Attempting to avoid trouble by being secretive

Chortle

To chuckle

Aloof

not friendly, distant

Liability

a person whose presence of behavior is likely to cause embarrassment

Affluent

Wealthy; usually refers to a person or area

Impeccable

Adhering to the highest standards; attention to detail

Vehement

Showing or having a strong feeling about something

Imbecile

A person of low intelligence

Amends

To make up for a wrongdoing

Valiant

Showing courage or determination

Trepidation

Fear or agitation about  something that may happen

Lorrie

A truck used for transport

Unscrupulous

Having or showing no morals or principles