Exam Column 1
surprise attacks from a concealed position
ambushes
The act of deceiving someone; lying or trickery
deception
Courage in pain or adversity
fortitude
Something handed down from an ancestor or predecessor
Legacy
The act of inflicting hurt or harm in return for an injury or wrong
revenge
The willingness to take bold risks; rude or disrespectful daring
audacity
The state of being worthy of honor and respect
dignity
Happening by accident or chance rather than design
Fortuitous
Full of danger or risk
perilous
Tempting or enticing; attractive
seductive
Extreme greed for wealth or material gain
avarice
To hide one’s identity or true nature
disguises
Sly or cunning intelligence
guile
Continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties
Perseverance
A temptress or seductress; also, mythical beings whose singing lured sailors to their doom.
sirens
Comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment
consolation
The state of being barred from one's native country, typically for political or punitive reasons.
exile
Unwilling or unable to believe something
incredulous
The act of identifying someone or something previously known.
recognition
A violent, windy storm
tempests
Skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion
cunning
Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief
fidelity
The passionate expression of grief or sorrow
lamentation
The act of restoring friendly relations
reconciliation
A great victory or achievement
triumph