Vocabulary Bellringer Quiz

What is the meaning of "tedium"?

• Excitement

• Boredom

• Happiness

• Fear

What does "plumage" refer to?

• A type of plant

• Feathers of a bird

• A musical instrument

• A type of dance

What does "poignant" mean?

• Joyful

• Painfully affecting the feelings

• Boring

• Confusing

What does "bilk" mean?

• To cheat out of something valuable

• To give generously

• To teach someone

• To build something

What does "abstain" mean?

• To indulge in something

• To choose not to do something

• To eat excessively

• To run quickly

What does "lachrymose" mean?

• Full of laughter

• Given to tears or weeping

• Extremely happy

• Very angry

What does "renown" mean?

• Being unknown

• Being talked about or known by many

• Being forgotten

• Being ignored

What does "credulous" mean?

• Skeptical

• Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things

• Very intelligent

• Extremely cautious

What is an "enigma"?

• A simple problem

• A person or thing that is mysterious or difficult to understand

• A clear explanation

• A common object

What is a "talisman"?

• A type of food

• An object thought to have magic powers

• A musical instrument

• A type of clothing