WorksheetsELA Bellringer Vocab Review (Ongoing)
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 24mins
Publicly criticize by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm
pontificate
bilk
lampoon
obdurate
A period of temporary delay
plumage
poignant
respite
tedium
Painfully affecting the feelings
respite
poignant
plumage
tedium
The (a) of the convention made me drowsy.
The quality of being tedious; boredom
poignant
tedium
respite
plumage
Peacocks are beloved because of their glorious (a) .
given to tears or weeping
obdurate
credulous
heresy
lachrymose
Spring break provides a needed (a) for weary students.
The (a) sight of soldiers reuniting with their families often makes families cry.
To cheat out of something
valuable
bilk
enigma
abstain
heresy
We had to listen to her (a) about the best way to raise children, even though she was annoyingly pompous.
to choose not to do or have something
lachrymose
heresy
obdurate
bilk
dissent or deviation from a
dominant theory, opinion, or
practice
enigma
heresy
lachrymose
bilk
The feathers of a bird
tedium
respite
poignant
plumage
John seemed pretty (a) he wasn't in love with her, proclaiming it loudly to anyone who would listen.
Muscular is often used in the same manner as (a) .
The CEO might (a) his clients out of millions of dollars.
Pregnant women are encouraged to (a) from alcohol and smoking.
In Salem, suspected witches
were accused of (a) and
excommunicated.
Because of her father's
(a) nature, the bride asked
that he not give a wedding toast.
Generally, they want positive comedy and were clear that spoofs should only gently (a) their targets.
Refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind
poignant
adamant
brawny
lampoon
The (a) toddler refused to go to bed due to his stubborness.
After her first record went Platinum, Beyonce found herself in great (a) .
It was easy to trick the (a) teacher because she would believe anything.
In high school, math was a/an (a) to Mrs. Mundy, as equations were mysterious to her.
A person or thing that is mysterious, confusing, or difficult to understand.
bilk
obdurate
enigma
lachrymose
Express one's opinions in an annoyingly pompous way
pontificate
adamant
obdurate
lachrymose
Having or showing too great a readiness to believe in anything.
credulous
incredulous
obdurate
enigma
The condition of being known or talked about by many people.
respite
credulous
lachrymose
renown
Physically strong; muscular
lachrymose
adamant
lampoon
brawny
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.
tedium
obdurate
plumage
enigma
