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 |