Pre Test Chap 8 9 Cold Mountain
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Quick and graceful in physical movement; nimble
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Agate
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Noxious
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Agile
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Agreat
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This pre-test titled 'chap 8 9 cold mountain' assesses vocabulary skills related to the novel 'Cold Mountain'. It covers words indicating movement, warnings, preferences, emotional states, and size, enhancing understanding of language used in literature.
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Totally unlikely, unbelievable, or senseless; absurd
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Prepose
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Precognition
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Preposterous
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Presuppose
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A. PreposterousExplanation
The word "preposterous" means something that is completely unlikely, unbelievable, or senseless. It suggests that the idea or situation being described is absurd and goes against common sense or reason.Rate this question:
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A troop of infantry consisting of at least two thousand men
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Reginald
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Battlement
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Regiment
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Soldier group
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A. RegimentExplanation
The correct answer is "regiment" because it refers to a group of soldiers, typically consisting of at least two thousand men, organized and trained to serve together as a unit. The other options, such as "battlement" and "soldier group," do not specifically denote a military unit of this size and organization. Therefore, "regiment" is the most appropriate term to describe the given description of a troop of infantry.Rate this question:
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A strong bag with a single strap, usually worn over one shoulder and used to carry food or supplies
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Supersack
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Haversack
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Bootysack
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Diddybag
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A. HaversackExplanation
A haversack is a strong bag with a single strap that is usually worn over one shoulder. It is commonly used to carry food or supplies. The other options, such as supersack, bootysack, and diddybag, do not accurately describe a bag with a single strap that is worn over one shoulder. Therefore, the correct answer is haversack.Rate this question:
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To give or pay close attention to.
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Hood
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Heed
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Hedge
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Hunder
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A. HeedExplanation
The word "heed" means to give or pay close attention to something. It is the most appropriate word among the options given as "hood," "hedge," and "hunder" do not have the same meaning. Therefore, "heed" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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Extremely small in size, amount, or degree; tiny
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Hourish
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Smallush
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Littlelike
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Minute
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A. MinuteExplanation
The correct answer is "minute". The word "minute" fits the given definition of being extremely small in size, amount, or degree. The other options "hourish", "smallush", and "littlelike" are not actual words and do not convey the same meaning as "minute". Therefore, "minute" is the most appropriate answer.Rate this question:
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A sad, gloomy, or depressed state or quality
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Aploxia
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Gloomatious
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Melancholy
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Melodious
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A. MelancholyExplanation
Melancholy refers to a state or quality of being sad, gloomy, or depressed. It is often associated with a feeling of deep sadness or sorrow. The word "melancholy" accurately describes the given definition and is the most appropriate choice among the options provided.Rate this question:
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A tendency towards; preference; liking
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Inciteful
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Inclination
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Incredulous
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Incredited
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A. InclinationExplanation
The word "inclination" means a tendency towards or preference for something. It implies a liking or a leaning towards a particular action or belief. In this context, "inciteful" means provocative or stimulating, "incredulous" means skeptical or disbelieving, and "incredited" is not a recognized word. Therefore, "inclination" is the correct answer as it aligns with the given definition.Rate this question:
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A stone that is used to sharpen knives, tools, and the like.
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Whetstone
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Sharpstone
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Butcherrock
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Levler
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A. WhetstoneExplanation
A whetstone is a type of stone that is specifically used for sharpening knives, tools, and other similar objects. It is commonly used by craftsmen, chefs, and anyone who needs to maintain a sharp edge on their cutting tools. The term "whet" means to sharpen, so a whetstone is a stone that is used for sharpening. The other options, sharpstone, butcherrock, and levler, do not accurately describe a stone used for sharpening, making them incorrect answers.Rate this question:
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To not cut off or shear
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Unslice
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Unshorn
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Unshod
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Uncutter
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A. UnshornExplanation
The word "unshorn" means to not cut off or shear. In the context of the given options, "unslice," "unshod," and "uncutter" do not convey the same meaning as "unshorn." "Unslice" refers to the act of not cutting into slices, "unshod" refers to not wearing shoes, and "uncutter" refers to someone or something that does not cut. Therefore, the correct answer is "unshorn," as it directly relates to the concept of not cutting off or shearing.Rate this question:
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A sign or warning of something that will appear or occur in the future.[
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Forsook
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Fortoken
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Forbode
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Fornight
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A. FortokenExplanation
"Fortoken" is the correct answer because it is the only word in the list that matches the definition provided. The definition states that it is a sign or warning of something that will appear or occur in the future. Out of the given options, "fortoken" is the only word that fits this definition. "Forsook" means to abandon or leave behind, "forbode" means to predict or foreshadow, and "fornight" is not a word. Therefore, "fortoken" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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A finely ribbed fabric, usually made of cotton, used for clothing, draperies, and upholstery
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Poplin
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Popuorri
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Latex
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Nylon
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A. PoplinExplanation
Poplin is a type of fabric that is finely ribbed and commonly made of cotton. It is used for various purposes such as clothing, draperies, and upholstery. The term "poplin" refers to the specific fabric described in the question, and it is different from the other options listed (popuorri, latex, and nylon) which are not typically used to make poplin fabric.Rate this question:
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