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TermDefinition
Arduous Requiring much effort; very difficult.
canny Shrewd and careful; watchful of one’s own interests.
climax The highest point; the greatest moment or event.
endorse To sign the back of a check before cashing or depositing it. To approve of; to support. To be favorably associated with a product in return for payment.
exuberant Happy and excited; bubbling over with enthusiasm.
intrepid Feeling or showing no fear; brave; courageous.
kindle To start burning. To cause to become excited or stirred up.
lucrative Producing wealth or profit.
mentor A wise and loyal friend and adviser.
obsession An interest, idea, or feeling that fills one’s mind and leaves little room for anything else.
personable Pleasing in manner and appearance.
proficient Able to do something very well; skillful.
scanty Not enough or just barely enough; small in size or amount.
strait A narrow body of water connecting two larger ones.
zest Great enjoyment of; excitement.
allege To state as a fact but without offering proof.
conclusive Putting an end to doubt; convincing.
counterpart A person or thing that is similar to another.
dismal Dark or extremely gloomy. Causing misery or sadness; depressing.
enthrall To hold the attention of as though under a spell.
exotic Fascinating because of being very different from the ordinary
incredulous Doubtful; skeptical. Showing disbelief.
legendary Well-known; famous and much talked about over a long period of time. Relating to a story (usually untrue) handed down from the past.
lurk To prowl or lie hidden, as though about to attack.
menagerie A collection of animals kept in cages for showing to the public.
naive Inexperienced; ready to accept without analyzing. Simple in a childlike way; innocent.
pander To give or promise what is wanted in order to please someone.
plausible Seeming to be true but not necessarily so.
preposterous Too absurd to be believed; ridiculous.
scrupulous Marked by close attention to the smallest detail. Acting in a correct and honest manner.
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