Term 1 Vocabulary Bell-Ringer

What does haughty mean?

• arrogant and full of pride

• hearty and very hungry

• kind and humble

What does APLOMB mean?

• doing something without any faith in yourself

• doing something with a little belief in yourself

• doing something with a strong belief in yourself

On his resume, Scott went out of his way to _____________________ his best traits and skills.

What does BAMBOOZLE mean?

• to fool or trick someone

• to like someone

• to hit someone with a stick of bamboo

• to surprise someone

Whenever I turn on my vacuum cleaner, my cat and dog ____________ in the corner.

What does DECORUM mean?

• Decorations that are appropriate for the season

• Conduct that is appropriate

• Having an accent that is inappropriate

• Conduct that is inappropriate

Kevin has an ___________ for learning languages; he fluently speaks French, English, and Spanish.

What is a synonym for IMPERTINENT?

• Polite

• Bold

• Blunt

• Rude

What is an antonym of JOVIAL?

• Cold

• Lively

• Friendly

• Pessimistic

Because the teacher was so busy, she only gave me a __________ explanation of what was expected for my final project.