EIV Bell ringer Vocabulary 31-40 Review 1

By nature, bulls are _______ animals that prefer to be left alone.

• cantankerous

• deride

• debacle

• temerity

• ennui

After the _______ at Waterloo, the defeated troops returned home.

• cantankerous

• deride

• debacle

• temerity

• ennui

Bullies are individuals who ______ other people in order to feel superior.

• cantankerous

• deride

• debacle

• temerity

• ennui

After he had the ________ to dispute the company’s policies, Ed was forced to resign from his position as company treasurer.

• cantankerous

• deride

• debacle

• temerity

• ennui

Despite his ________, Kurt was able to push past his boredom and finish his homework.

• cantankerous

• deride

• debacle

• temerity

• ennui

Which word is an adjective used for someone who likes to argue?

• cantankerous

• deride

• debacle

• temerity

• ennui

Which word is a verb used when a person verbally insults another person?

• cantankerous

• deride

• debacle

• temerity

• ennui

Which word is a noun used as a stronger word for something that has become a failure?

• cantankerous

• deride

• debacle

• temerity

• ennui

Which word is a noun used as a stronger word for a decision that took excessive boldness?

• cantankerous

• deride

• debacle

• temerity

• ennui

Which word is a noun used to express dissatisfaction due to boredom?

• cantankerous

• deride

• debacle

• temerity

• ennui