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ELA Bellringer Vocab Review (Ongoing)

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Publicly criticize by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm

a)

pontificate

b)

bilk

c)

lampoon

d)

obdurate

2.

A period of temporary delay

a)

plumage

b)

poignant

c)

respite

d)

tedium

3.

Painfully affecting the feelings

a)

respite

b)

poignant

c)

plumage

d)

tedium

4.

The (a)   of the convention made me drowsy.

5.

The quality of being tedious; boredom

a)

poignant

b)

tedium

c)

respite

d)

plumage

6.

Peacocks are beloved because of their glorious (a)   .

7.

given to tears or weeping

a)

obdurate

b)

credulous

c)

heresy

d)

lachrymose

8.

Spring break provides a needed (a)   for weary students.

9.

The (a)   sight of soldiers reuniting with their families often makes families cry.

10.

To cheat out of something

valuable

a)

bilk

b)

enigma

c)

abstain

d)

heresy

11.

We had to listen to her (a)   about the best way to raise children, even though she was annoyingly pompous.

12.

to choose not to do or have something

a)

lachrymose

b)

heresy

c)

obdurate

d)

bilk

13.

dissent or deviation from a

dominant theory, opinion, or

practice

a)

enigma

b)

heresy

c)

lachrymose

d)

bilk

14.

The feathers of a bird

a)

tedium

b)

respite

c)

poignant

d)

plumage

15.

John seemed pretty (a)   he wasn't in love with her, proclaiming it loudly to anyone who would listen.

16.

Muscular is often used in the same manner as (a)   .

17.

The CEO might (a)   his clients out of millions of dollars.

18.

Pregnant women are encouraged to (a)   from alcohol and smoking.

19.

In Salem, suspected witches

were accused of (a)   and

excommunicated.

20.

Because of her father's

(a)   nature, the bride asked

that he not give a wedding toast.

21.

Generally, they want positive comedy and were clear that spoofs should only gently (a)   their targets.

22.

Refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind

a)

poignant

b)

adamant

c)

brawny

d)

lampoon

23.

The (a)   toddler refused to go to bed due to his stubborness.

24.

After her first record went Platinum, Beyonce found herself in great (a)   .

25.

It was easy to trick the (a)   teacher because she would believe anything.

26.

In high school, math was a/an (a)   to Mrs. Mundy, as equations were mysterious to her.

27.

A person or thing that is mysterious, confusing, or difficult to understand.

a)

bilk

b)

obdurate

c)

enigma

d)

lachrymose

28.

Express one's opinions in an annoyingly pompous way

a)

pontificate

b)

adamant

c)

obdurate

d)

lachrymose

29.

Having or showing too great a readiness to believe in anything.

a)

credulous

b)

incredulous

c)

obdurate

d)

enigma

30.

The condition of being known or talked about by many people.

a)

respite

b)

credulous

c)

lachrymose

d)

renown

31.

Physically strong; muscular

a)

lachrymose

b)

adamant

c)

lampoon

d)

brawny

32.

Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.

a)

tedium

b)

obdurate

c)

plumage

d)

enigma