Unit 4: Weekly Vocabulary Words: The Adventures of Don Quixote C

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What is a bellows?

Back

A device that blows air, often used in heating systems or for starting fires.

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What does it mean if something is scorched?

Back

It means it has been burned or cooked too much, making it hard or inedible.

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What is a laughingstock?

Back

A person or thing that is the subject of ridicule or mockery.

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Who were the Moors?

Back

A group of Muslim invaders who ruled parts of Spain during the 1400s.

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What is a swineherd?

Back

A person who takes care of pigs.

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Define the term 'ordinary'.

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Common or usual; not special or different.

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What does 'unkempt' mean?

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Not combed or tidy; messy in appearance.

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What is the significance of Don Quixote in literature?

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He is a character known for his foolish adventures and idealism, often seen as a symbol of chivalry.

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What does 'moors' refer to in a historical context?

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Refers to the Muslim inhabitants of North Africa who invaded and settled in Spain.

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What is the role of a shepherd?

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A person who tends and herds sheep.