Which ones go to the right word? 1. commandeered

2. contemptible

3. dithering

4. rave

5. smote

1. commandeered D. took by force

Commandeered means to steal, and taking by force is a synonym of stealing.

2. contemptible E. Worthy of hate

Contemptible holds the definition of despicable, or worthy of hatred.

3. dithering A. Acting nervously

Dithering means being nervous.

4. rave B. Speaking irrationally

Rave is defined with "talking nonsense".

5. smote C. Struck

This is its definition, and it is the last choice.

no

explanation:

he is suggesting that this widow is a strong woman, who is giving constructive criticism and she has enough to worry about, and she takes care of him, so he does not take it to heart.