Odyssey Vocabulary Words 1A Conte/Finn

After hours of searching, the detective’s face was filled with ________, realizing they were no closer to solving the case.

• anguish

• joy

• ardor

• insolence

The storm unleashed a ________ of rain that flooded the streets within minutes.

• wrath

• squander

• drizzle

• torrent

She hoped the king would ________ mercy upon the prisoners who had committed minor crimes.

• deny

• bestow

• withhold

• ignore

The ________ meal was unlike anything they had ever tasted, with each dish more luxurious than the last.

• sumptuous

• prudent

• valorous

• insidious

His ________ behavior toward the teacher shocked everyone in the classroom, as he showed no respect.

• anguished

• polite

• insolent

• respectful

The wise elder advised them to be ________ with their resources to ensure they had enough for the winter.

• vexing

• reckless

• prudent

• careless

He refused to ________ to the pressure of his peers and stood by his principles.

• relent

• submit

• bestow

• perish

The soldiers displayed great ________ in battle, refusing to back down despite overwhelming odds.

• valor

• fear

• indifference

• cowardice

Her tone was so ________ that it took several days before the full extent of her betrayal became clear.

• insidious

• obvious

• forlorn

• harmless

Despite the rain, he pursued his goal with ________, determined to succeed. Choose the word that best completes the sentence.

• prudence

• ardor

• wrath

• vexation