Vocab. 8 Lesson 13

Question 1

ardent

Answer 1

intensely eager; passionate. passionate intensity of feeling

Question 2

asset

Answer 2

anything owned that is of value and can be sold or otherwise disposed of. a quality that can be used to advantage

Question 3

deter

Answer 3

to discourage or prevent from taking action. anything that prevents or discourages

Question 4

assail

Answer 4

to attack violently or verbally. to trouble in the mind

Question 5

mania

Answer 5

an intense or extreme enthusiasm or excitement

Question 6

stymie

Answer 6

to thwart; to make difficulties for or find problems with

Question 7

synonymous

Answer 7

alike or close in meaning; closely related

Question 8

wrangle

Answer 8

to quarrel in a noisy or angry way

Question 9

innovation

Answer 9

something new; a new way of doing something. marked by freshness or originality; willing to try new things

Question 10

flair

Answer 10

a natural gift or ability; a talent

Question 11

bonanza

Answer 11

a source of great wealth; something that brings great riches

Question 12

contagious

Answer 12

able to be passed easily from one person to another

Question 13

contemplate

Answer 13

to give careful thought to; to ponder. to have plans to; to intend

Question 14

barter

Answer 14

to exchange goods or services without the use of money. the exchange of goods or services without the use of money

Question 15

forfeit

Answer 15

to be forced to give up or lose. something lost or given up as a result of an error or failing