The Road Vocabulary by Cormac McCarthy

whitened

• pipeclayed

• chifforobe

• gryke

• slutlamp

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'pipeclayed'. Whitened means to make something white, and pipeclayed is a verb that means to whiten with pipeclay.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

great harness, firmness, or durability

• discalced

• collet

• granitic

• flowstone

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'granitic' because it refers to the qualities of great harness, firmness, and durability.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

a collar or enclosing band, often used on the inside of a hairspring *

• barrows

• shoddy

• bambreled

• collet

Answer explanation

A collar or enclosing band, often used on the inside of a hairspring is called a collet. It is the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

a receptacle in which the wicks were usually pieces of well worn rags soaked in tallow (fat and grease) *

• collet

• scabland

• riprap

• slutlamp

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'slutlamp'. It refers to a receptacle with wicks soaked in tallow. It was commonly used in the past.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

rough, barren, volcanic topography with thin soils and little vegetation *

• scabland

• riprap

• chifforobe

• shoddy

Answer explanation

Scabland refers to rough, barren, volcanic topography with thin soils and little vegetation. It is the correct choice because it accurately describes the given description.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

foundation or wall of stones thrown together irregularly; any structure made of irregular materials *

• barrows

• riprap

• scabland

• shoddy

Answer explanation

Riprap refers to a structure made of irregular stones thrown together. It is commonly used to prevent erosion. The correct choice is riprap.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

a fiber-like material obtained by shredding rags or waste; anything inferior, especially a handmade item or manufactured product *

• discalced

• collet

• gryke

• shoddy

Answer explanation

Shoddy refers to a fiber-like material made from shredded rags or waste. It is an inferior product or handmade item.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

without shoes; unshod; barefoot *

• riprap

• scabland

• discalced

• shoddy

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'discalced' which means without shoes or barefoot. It is the only option that matches the given definition.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

a piece of furniture having both drawers and space for hanging clothes. *

• barrows

• chifforobe

• riprap

• gryke

Answer explanation

A chifforobe is a piece of furniture that has both drawers and space for hanging clothes. It is the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

a layered deposit of calcium carbonate *

• gryke

• pipeclayed

• flowstone

• barrows

Answer explanation

Flowstone is a layered deposit of calcium carbonate. It is the correct choice because it accurately describes the geological formation mentioned in the question.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A