Post Test Chap 11 Cold Mountain

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    Heifer

    • A cow less than three years old; especially one that has not had a calf
    • A view or scene, especially as beheld through a framelike opening, as between buildings or borders of trees
    • In a sword-scabbard, the inner part of the mouthpiece, which holds the lining in place
    • To cook partially by immersing in boiling water for a while
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This quiz titled 'Post Test Chap 11 Cold Mountain' examines vocabulary and comprehension from the novel Cold Mountain. It assesses learners on their understanding of specific terms and their ability to contextualize them within the literary work.

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  • 2. 

    Parboil

    • - a sheath for a sword

    • To cook partially by immersing in boiling water for a while

    • Not yet fully developed or definitely decided

    • To take away solid material from the bottom of (a body of water).

    Correct Answer
    A. To cook partially by immersing in boiling water for a while
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "to cook partially by immersing in boiling water for a while." This is because the term "parboil" refers to the cooking process of partially cooking food by briefly boiling it in water. This method is used to soften the food and prepare it for further cooking or to remove impurities. It is different from fully boiling or fully cooking the food, as it is only done for a short period of time.

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    Vista

    • A view or scene, especially as beheld through a framelike opening, as between buildings or borders of trees

    • Not yet fully developed or definitely decided

    • To add decorations to; adorn

    • To take away solid material from the bottom of (a body of water).

    Correct Answer
    A. A view or scene, especially as beheld through a framelike opening, as between buildings or borders of trees
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    Garnish

    • A cow less than three years old; especially one that has not had a calf

    • Not yet fully developed or definitely decided

    • To add decorations to; adorn

    • A view or scene, especially as beheld through a framelike opening, as between buildings or borders of trees

    Correct Answer
    A. To add decorations to; adorn
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "to add decorations to; adorn." This is because the word "garnish" is commonly used to describe the act of adding decorative elements to something, such as adding garnish to a plate of food or garnishing a cocktail with a fruit slice. It is a verb that implies enhancing or beautifying something by adding decorative touches.

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    Scabbard

    • To regard or treat with contempt; scorn

    • A cow less than three years old; especially one that has not had a calf

    • A sheath for a sword

    • Temporary encampment, especially military, without protecting shelter

    Correct Answer
    A. A sheath for a sword
    Explanation
    A scabbard is a protective sheath or case that is used to hold and cover a sword. It is designed to keep the sword safe and secure when it is not being used. The other options listed do not accurately describe a scabbard.

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    Sputcheon

    • Temporary encampment, especially military, without protecting shelter

    • A sheath for a sword

    • To add decorations to; adorn

    • In a sword-scabbard, the inner part of the mouthpiece, which holds the lining in place

    Correct Answer
    A. In a sword-scabbard, the inner part of the mouthpiece, which holds the lining in place
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    Dredge

    • To cook partially by immersing in boiling water for a while

    • To take away solid material from the bottom of (a body of water).

    • A sheath for a sword

    • Not yet fully developed or definitely decided

    Correct Answer
    A. To take away solid material from the bottom of (a body of water).
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "to take away solid material from the bottom of (a body of water)." This definition of "dredge" refers to the process of removing debris or sediment from the bottom of a body of water, typically using a specialized machine or equipment. It is commonly used in activities such as clearing navigation channels, maintaining harbors, or extracting minerals from the seabed.

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    Bivouac

    • To take away solid material from the bottom of (a body of water).

    • - temporary encampment, especially military, without protecting shelter

    • A cow less than three years old; especially one that has not had a calf

    • A view or scene, especially as beheld through a framelike opening, as between buildings or borders of trees

    Correct Answer
    A. - temporary encampment, especially military, without protecting shelter
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "temporary encampment, especially military, without protecting shelter." This is because the word "bivouac" is commonly used to refer to a temporary camp or shelter set up by soldiers or outdoor enthusiasts, typically without any protective covering. It implies a makeshift or improvised campsite that serves as a temporary resting place for individuals or groups in a military or outdoor setting.

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    Tentative

    • To regard or treat with contempt; scorn

    • Not yet fully developed or definitely decided

    • A view or scene, especially as beheld through a framelike opening, as between buildings or borders of trees

    • To add decorations to; adorn

    Correct Answer
    A. Not yet fully developed or definitely decided
    Explanation
    The word "tentative" means not yet fully developed or definitely decided. This means that something is still in the process of being determined or finalized. It suggests that there is a level of uncertainty or hesitation associated with the subject.

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    Disdain

    • To add decorations to; adorn

    • To take away solid material from the bottom of (a body of water).

    • To regard or treat with contempt; scorn

    • To cook partially by immersing in boiling water for a while

    Correct Answer
    A. To regard or treat with contempt; scorn
    Explanation
    The correct answer for the word "disdain" is "to regard or treat with contempt; scorn." This means that when someone feels disdain towards something or someone, they have a strong feeling of dislike, contempt, or scorn towards them. They may look down upon or have a negative opinion about the object of their disdain.

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    Denomination

    • Temporary encampment, especially military, without protecting shelter

    • To cook partially by immersing in boiling water for a while

    • To add, especially as something extra of a text

    • The act of designating or assigning a classifying name

    Correct Answer
    A. The act of designating or assigning a classifying name
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "the act of designating or assigning a classifying name." This is because the word "denomination" refers to the act of giving something a specific name or classifying it into a particular group or category. It does not refer to a temporary encampment, cooking, or adding something extra to a text.

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    Append

    • To add, especially as something extra of a text

    • Temporary encampment, especially military, without protecting shelter

    • To regard or treat with contempt; scorn

    • To take away solid material from the bottom of (a body of water).

    Correct Answer
    A. To add, especially as something extra of a text
    Explanation
    The word "append" means to add something extra to a text. This could be additional information, a note, or any kind of supplementary material that is added at the end of a document or piece of writing. It is commonly used in computer programming to add data to the end of a file or string.

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