Day 1
The new governor answered the press' questions with steadiness and ______.
poise
The invasion was a ______ violation of international law.
brazen
He was a _______ figure in the administration, cutting through criticism with sharp repartee and retorts.
brash
With _______ and optimism, she handily finished the major project and with time left over.
pluck
This vocabulary book lists primarily nouns and adjectives. ________ hardly ever appear, it seems.
Verbs / Adverbs
It was just a small comment, but according to local customs, it was a serious _______.
affront
She remained _______ in the face of constant opposition and attack.
undaunted
The administrator was a _______ figure, unsmiling and impassive.
stolid
The judge entered the courtroom with an air of _______ and seriousness.
gravitas
In a display of overexcited _______, he stood up on the table which then collapsed under him.
bravado
His ________ spirit enabled him to lead his army into battle.
indomitable
The Russian was a _______ opponent, but the German player secured his victory in the final match.
formidable
The team made a great show of _______ before the match, causing the crowd to cheer even more loudly.
braggadocio
His _______ nature made him unpopular with coworkers who resented his proud and snobbish commentating.
haughty
A group of _______ friends came to his defense in the fight in the cafeteria.
stalwart
A group of _______ climbers decided to scale the mountain on a whim.
intrepid
This kind of _______ will not be tolerated in the President's office.
effrontery
The _______ of the fan's request made the singer blush with displeasure.
audacity
intractable
She turned her gaze around the room with an _______ look, like a real ice queen.
imperious
His ______ in the face of patient advice and guidance started to frustrate the coach.
intransigence
The scrappy band of fighters conquered the enemy by sheer _______ and daring.
temerity
The counselor gave him much strategic advice, but he remained _______ and set in his way.
obdurate
His _______ voice boomed throughout the auditorium.
stentorian
The _______ Roman soldiers pressed on and took the victory in the end.
recalcitrant