Post Test Cold Mountain Chap 8 9

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    Quick and graceful in physical movement; nimble

    • Agate
    • Noxious
    • Agile
    • Agreat
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This quiz titled 'post test cold mountain chap 8 9' assesses vocabulary related to 'Cold Mountain' chapters 8 and 9. It evaluates understanding of words like 'agile', 'fortoken', and 'melancholy', enhancing both reading comprehension and vocabulary skills in a literary context.

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  • 2. 

    A sad, gloomy, or depressed state or quality

    • Aploxia

    • Gloomatious

    • Melancholy

    • Melodious

    Correct Answer
    A. Melancholy
    Explanation
    Melancholy is the correct answer because it refers to a sad, gloomy, or depressed state or quality. It accurately captures the meaning conveyed by the given options. "Aploxia" and "gloomatious" are not recognized words, so they can be eliminated as incorrect options. "Melodious" means having a pleasant or musical sound, which does not fit the given definition. Therefore, "melancholy" is the most suitable choice.

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  • 3. 

    Totally unlikely, unbelievable, or senseless; absurd

    • Prepose

    • Precognition

    • Preposterous

    • Presuppose

    Correct Answer
    A. Preposterous
    Explanation
    The word "preposterous" means something that is totally unlikely, unbelievable, or senseless. It suggests that the idea or situation being described is absurd and goes against common sense or reason.

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  • 4. 

    To give or pay close attention to.

    • Hood

    • Heed

    • Hedge

    • Hunder

    Correct Answer
    A. Heed
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "heed." To heed means to give or pay close attention to something. It implies being attentive and taking notice of something, often with the intention of following or obeying it. The other options, "hood," "hedge," and "hunder," do not have the same meaning or usage as "heed" in this context.

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  • 5. 

    A strong bag with a single strap, usually worn over one shoulder and used to carry food or supplies

    • Supersack

    • Haversack

    • Bootysack

    • Diddybag

    Correct Answer
    A. Haversack
    Explanation
    A haversack is a strong bag with a single strap that is typically worn over one shoulder. It is commonly used to carry food or supplies. The other options, supersack, bootysack, and diddybag, do not accurately describe the type of bag mentioned in the question. Therefore, the correct answer is haversack.

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  • 6. 

    Extremely small in size, amount, or degree; tiny

    • Hourish

    • Smallush

    • Littlelike

    • Minute

    Correct Answer
    A. Minute
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "minute" because it is a synonym for "extremely small in size, amount, or degree; tiny". The other options, "hourish", "smallush", "littlelike", do not accurately convey the meaning of being extremely small.

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  • 7. 

    A troop of infantry consisting of at least two thousand men

    • Reginald

    • Battlement

    • Regiment

    • Soldier group

    Correct Answer
    A. Regiment
    Explanation
    A regiment is a military unit consisting of a large group of soldiers, typically at least two thousand men. It is a higher level of organization than a troop or soldier group. In this context, the correct answer "regiment" accurately describes a large infantry unit comprising a significant number of soldiers.

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  • 8. 

    A stone that is used to sharpen knives, tools, and the like.

    • Whetstone

    • Sharpstone

    • Butcherrock

    • Levler

    Correct Answer
    A. Whetstone
    Explanation
    A whetstone is a type of stone that is specifically designed for sharpening knives, tools, and other cutting implements. It is commonly used by craftsmen, chefs, and individuals who require sharp blades for their work or hobbies. The term "whet" refers to the act of sharpening, and a whetstone provides the necessary abrasive surface to achieve a sharp edge on the blades. "Sharpstone" and "butcherrock" are not commonly used terms for this type of stone, and "levler" is not related to sharpening at all. Therefore, the correct answer is "whetstone."

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  • 9. 

    A sign or warning of something that will appear or occur in the future.[

    • Forsook

    • Fortoken

    • Forbode

    • Fornight

    Correct Answer
    A. Fortoken
    Explanation
    A "fortoken" is a word that is not commonly used in modern English. However, it can be understood as a combination of "fore" (meaning before) and "token" (meaning a sign or indication). Therefore, "fortoken" can be interpreted as a sign or warning of something that will happen in the future.

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    To not cut off or shear

    • Unslice

    • Unshorn

    • Unshod

    • Uncutter

    Correct Answer
    A. Unshorn
    Explanation
    The word "unshorn" means to not cut off or shear. It is the correct answer because it directly relates to the given explanation. The other options, "unslice," "unshod," and "uncutter," do not have the same meaning and do not fit the context of not cutting off or shearing.

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  • 11. 

    A tendency towards; preference; liking

    • Inciteful

    • Inclination

    • Incredulous

    • Incredited

    Correct Answer
    A. Inclination
    Explanation
    The word "inclination" refers to a tendency or preference towards something. It implies a natural leaning or liking for a particular action or choice. In this context, "inciteful," "incredulous," and "incredited" do not convey the same meaning as "inclination." Therefore, "inclination" is the correct answer as it aligns with the given definition.

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    A finely ribbed fabric, usually made of cotton, used for clothing, draperies, and upholstery

    • Poplin

    • Popuorri

    • Latex

    • Nylon

    Correct Answer
    A. Poplin
    Explanation
    Poplin is a type of fabric that is finely ribbed and commonly made of cotton. It is often used for clothing, draperies, and upholstery. This fabric is known for its durability and versatility, making it a popular choice in various applications.

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