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EIV Bell ringer Vocabulary 31-40 Review 1

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

cantankerous

b)

deride

c)

debacle

d)

temerity

e)

ennui

2.

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

a)

cantankerous

b)

deride

c)

debacle

d)

temerity

e)

ennui

3.

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

a)

cantankerous

b)

deride

c)

debacle

d)

temerity

e)

ennui

4.

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

a)

cantankerous

b)

deride

c)

debacle

d)

temerity

e)

ennui

5.

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

a)

cantankerous

b)

deride

c)

debacle

d)

temerity

e)

ennui

6.

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

a)

cantankerous

b)

deride

c)

debacle

d)

temerity

e)

ennui

7.

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

a)

cantankerous

b)

deride

c)

debacle

d)

temerity

e)

ennui

8.

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

a)

cantankerous

b)

deride

c)

debacle

d)

temerity

e)

ennui

9.

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

a)

cantankerous

b)

deride

c)

debacle

d)

temerity

e)

ennui

10.

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

a)

cantankerous

b)

deride

c)

debacle

d)

temerity

e)

ennui

11.

Which word is a verb used when a person stops themselves from doing something that they enjoy?

a)

abstain

b)

acquiesce

c)

haughty

d)

lampoon

e)

tenacious

12.

Which word is a verb used when a person gives into an argument and simply agrees?

a)

abstain

b)

acquiesce

c)

haughty

d)

lampoon

e)

tenacious

13.

Which word is an adjective used to describe a person who believes they are better than everyone else?

a)

abstain

b)

acquiesce

c)

haughty

d)

lampoon

e)

tenacious

14.

Which word is an adjective used to describe a person who will refuse to give up on an idea or dream that they believe is important?

a)

abstain

b)

acquiesce

c)

haughty

d)

lampoon

e)

tenacious

15.

Which word is a verb used as a strong word for when someone publicly ridicules another person?

a)

abstain

b)

acquiesce

c)

haughty

d)

lampoon

e)

tenacious

16.

Back in the 1970s, “The Dean Martin Show” began a practice of using celebrity roasts to ________ entertainers, and they became popular form of entertainment that continues today.

a)

abstain

b)

acquiesce

c)

haughty

d)

lampoon

e)

tenacious

17.

Determined to capture the killer, the police officer was ________ in his pursuit.

a)

abstain

b)

acquiesce

c)

haughty

d)

lampoon

e)

tenacious

18.

In order to be a great waitress, you should be humble and not __________.

a)

abstain

b)

acquiesce

c)

haughty

d)

lampoon

e)

tenacious

19.

Though I do not want to complete the project, I may _________ if a promotion is involved.

a)

abstain

b)

acquiesce

c)

haughty

d)

lampoon

e)

tenacious

20.

Although Taylor wants to ________ from gossiping, she is afraid her friends will encourage her to talk about other people.

a)

abstain

b)

acquiesce

c)

haughty

d)

lampoon

e)

tenacious