Kite Runner Vocabulary

Scarcely

barely; almost not at all

Maladies

illnesses or health problems

Queries

questions; things someone asks

Ambivalent

unsure; having mixed feelings

Incessant

nonstop; continuing without pause

Aptness

suitability; how well something fits

Pragmatic

practical and realistic

Proverbial

well‑known; commonly referred to

Dilapidated

run‑down; in very poor condition

Cursory

quick and not detailed

Emaciated

extremely thin from lack of food

Undulating

moving in a wave‑like pattern

Render

cause to become; make

Bourgeoisie

wealthy or privileged middle class

Erroneous

incorrect; wrong