Book 7 - LESSON 13

Question 1

Intrepid

Answer 1

Feeling or showing no fear; brave; courageous.

Question 2

Scanty

Answer 2

Not enough or just barely enough; small in size or amount.

Question 3

Lucrative

Answer 3

Producing wealth or profit.

Question 4

Proficient

Answer 4

Able to do something very well; skillful.

(Proficiency) The quality of being proficient.

Question 5

Climax

Answer 5

The highest point; the greatest moment or event.

Question 6

Mentor

Answer 6

A wise and loyal friend and adviser.

Question 7

Obsession

Answer 7

An interest, idea, or feeling that fills one’s mind and leaves little room for anything else.

Question 8

Zest

Answer 8

Great enjoyment; excitement.

(Zestful) Full of zest.

Question 9

Strait

Answer 9

A narrow body of water connecting two larger ones.

(Straits) Trouble or need.

Question 10

Personable

Answer 10

Pleasing in manner and appearance.

Question 11

Kindle

Answer 11

1. To start burning.
2. To cause to become excited or stirred up.

(Kindling) Sticks used to start a fire.

Question 12

Canny

Answer 12

Shrewd and careful; watchful of one’s own interest.

Question 13

Exuberant

Answer 13

Happy and excited; bubbling over with enthusiasm.

(Exuberance) The quality of being exuberant.

Question 14

Arduous

Answer 14

Requiring much effort; very difficult.

Question 15

Endorse

Answer 15

1. To sign the back of a check before cashing or depositing it.
2. To approve of; support.
3. To be favorably associated with a product in return for payment.