| A | B |
|---|
| arduous | frequent sandstorms made the ___ trek across the desert more difficult |
| canny | A ___ businessperson can make a profit even in the worst times. |
| climax | Mark's winning homeroom in the championships was the ___ of the season. |
| endorse | Who will ___ the new Nascar racers car this year? |
| exuberant | Our friends gave us an ___ welcome at the party. |
| intrepid | The men on Deadliest Catch are ___ fishermen. |
| kindle | A spark was needed to ___ the fire. |
| lucrative | I hope my new investment will be a ___ deal. |
| mentor | You will need a ___ to help you during your first week on a new job. |
| obsession | Washing your hands has become an ___ of many trying to avoid the Swine Flu. |
| personable | The hotel's ___ staff made it a great place to stay. |
| proficient | Are you ___ in speaking Spanish? |
| scanty | After a ___ meal at lunch, we were ready for a snack. |
| strait | They needed a small boat to travel through the ____. |
| zest | If you have a ___ for life, you can find excitement in almost anything. |
