| A | B |
|---|
| arduous | requiring much effort; very difficult |
| canny | shrewd and careful |
| climax | the highest point or greatest moment |
| endorse | to sign the back of a check before cashing it; to approve of; to be favorably assiociated with a product |
| exuberant | bubbling over with enthusiasm |
| exuberance | the quality of being happy and excited |
| intrepid | feeling or showing no fear; brave |
| kindle | to start burning; to cause to become excited or stirred up |
| kindling | sticks used to start a fire |
| lucrative | producing wealth and 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 2 larger ones |
| straits | trouble or need (sometimes used with the word dire in front of it) |
| zest | great enjoyment |
| zestful | full of excitement and life |
| zesty | spicy; full of excitement |
