| A | B |
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| arduous | adj. Requiring much effort; very difficult |
| canny | adj. Shrewd and careful; watchful of one's own interests. |
| climax | n. The highest point; the greatest moment or event. |
| endorse | v. 1. To sign the back of a check before cashing or depositing it. 2. To approve of; to support. 3. To be favorably associated with a product in return for payment. |
| exuberant, exuberance | adj. Happy and excited; bubbling over with enthusiasm. n. The quality of being enthusiastic. |
| intrepid | adj. Feeling or showing no fear; brave; courageous. |
| kindle, kindling | v. 1. To start burning. 2. To cause to become excited or stirred up. n. Sticks used to start a fire. |
| lucrative | adj. Producing wealth or profit. |
| mentor | n. A wise and loyal friend and adviser. |
| obsession | n. An interest, idea, or feeling that fills one's mind and leaves little room for anything else. |
| personable | adj. Pleasing in manner and appearance. |
| proficient, proficiency | adj. Able to do something very well; skillful. n. The quality of being skillful. |
| scanty | adj. Not enough or just barely enough; small in size or amount. |
| strait, straits | n. 1. A narrow body of water connecting two larger ones. 2. Trouble or need. |
| zest, zestful | n. Great enjoyment of; excitement. adj. Full of excitement. |
