1. mettle (n) spirit; courage; the stuff
of which one is made
Clue: a medal for his
mettle
Joe’s mettle was seriously tested by the
obstacles he encountered in his life.
Ex: the mettle of your character; the
mettle of your courage

2. vengeance (n) revenge
Clue: getting vengeance in
return
The investors sought vengeance for being
cheated out of their savings.
Ex: the victim’s vengeance; the parent’s
vengeance

3. tact (n) a sense of what to do to keep from
offending others
Clue: use tact; don’t be tacky
Laura always used tact when dealing with
angry customers.
Ex: tactful statement; tactful comments

4. grieve (v) to feel sorrow or emotional
suffering
Clue:
grieve=grief
The entire town grieved for those who
perished in the flood.
Ex: grieve for the victims; grieve for the
survivors

5. cajole (v) to coax with flattery or false
promises
Clue: cajole ole Joe
Lacey’s friends always try to cajole her into lending
them money.
Ex: cajoled into signing; cajoled into agreeing