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7th Grade English
Lesson 13 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| arduous | adj. requiring much effort; very difficult |
| canny | adj. shrewd and careful; watchful of one's own interests |
| climax | n. the highest point; the greatest moment or event |
| endorse | v. to sign the back of a check before cashing or depositing it |
| endorse | v. to approve of; to support |
| endorse | v. 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. to start burning |
| kindle | v. 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; skillful |
| 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 |
| zest | n. great enjoyment; excitement |
| zestful | adj. full of zest |