| A | B |
|---|
| arduous | very difficult |
| arduous | requiring much effort |
| canny | shrewd and careful |
| canny | watchful of one's own interests |
| climax | the highest point |
| climax | the greatest moment or event |
| endorse | to sign the back of a check before cashing or depositing it |
| endorse | to approve of or support |
| exuberant | happy and excited |
| intrepid | feeling or showing no fear |
| intrepid | brave or courageous |
| kindle | to start burning |
| kindle | to cause to become excited or stirred up |
| lucrative | producing wealth or profit |
| mentor | a wise and loyal friend and adviser |
| obsession | an interest or idea that fills one's mind |
| personable | pleasing in manner and appearance |
| proficient | able to do something very well |
| proficient | skillful |
| strait | a narrow body of water connecting two larger ones |
| scanty | not enough or just barely enough |
| zest | great enjoyment or excitement |
