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Word List 13
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arduous | adj. Requiring much effort; very difficult |
canny | adj. Shrewd and careful; watchful of one's own interest |
climax | N. The highest point; the greatest moment or event |
endorse | v. 1. To sign the back of a check before cashing or depositing 2. To approve of; to support 3. To be favorably associated with a product in return for payment |
exuberant | adj. Happy and excited; bubbling over with enthusiasm exuberance - n. The quality of being exuberant |
intrepid | adj. Feeling or showing no fear; brave; courageous |
kindle | v. 1. To start burning 2. To cause to become excited or stirred up kindling - n. Sticks used to start a fire |
lucrative | adj. Producing wealth or profit |
mentor | n. A wise and loyal friend and adviser |
obsession | n. An interest, idea, or feeling that fills one's mind and leaves little room for anything else |
personable | adj. Pleasing in manner and appearance |
proficient | adj. Able to do something very well; skilled proficiency - n. The quality of being proficient |
scanty | adj. Not enough or just barely enough; small in size or amount |
strait | n. A narrow body of water connecting two larger ones N. Trouble or need |
zest | N. Great enjoyment of; excitement zestful - adj. Full of zest |