Question

find. trained dogs are content to track them, then leave them for the hunter
(25) to collect.
though many parts of the world boast of local truffles, cooks find most too
mundane to eat, let alone hunt. by contrast, the french black truffle has been
called \the black diamond.\ american chefs cook it in sauces made with eggs,
cream, and cheese, and sometimes add it to pastries. the white they cut in little
(30) pieces and sprinkle on finished dishes to enhance them. one experienced dine
when asked how he preferred his truffles, gave an incisive reply: \in great quantit

1. the meaning of paragon (line 1) is

a. most fattening c. prettiest
b. most nutritious d. ideal

1. enthralled (line 4) most nearly means

a. repulsed c. defeated
b. bewitched d. distressed

1. ostentatious (line 11) is best defined as

a. hackneyed c. frightening
b flamboyant d. foolish

1. the meaning of winsome (line 20) is

a. waving c. victorious
b. tangled d. delightful

1. enhance (line 30) most nearly means

a. cover c. disguise
b. improve d. cool

1. incisive (line 31) is best defined as

a. unpleasant c. trenchant
b. puzzling d. greedy

Explanation:

Answer:

1. d. ideal
2. b. bewitched
3. b. flamboyant
4. d. delightful
5. b. improve
6. c. trenchant