| A | B |
| 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 |
| proficiency | the quality of being proficient |
| scanty | not enough or just barely enough; small in size or amount |
| strait | a narrow body of water connecting two larger ones |
| straits | trouble or need |
| zest | great enjoyment of; excitement |
| zestful | full of zest |