Wordly Wise Lesson 13 Flashcards

1
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Requiring much effort very difficult

A

Arduous

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2
Q

Shrewd and careful watchful of ones own interests

A

Canny

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3
Q

The highest point the greatest moment or event

A

Climax

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4
Q

To sign the back of a check before cashing or depositing it
To approve of to support
To be favorably associated with a product in return for payment

A

Endorse

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5
Q

Happy and excited bubbling over with enthusiasm

The quality of being ____________

A

Exuberant

Exuberance

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6
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Feeling or showing no fear brave courageous

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Intrepid

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7
Q

To start burning
To cause to become excited or stirred up
Sticks used to start a fire

A

Kindle

Kindling

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8
Q

Producing wealth or profit

A

Lucrative

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9
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A wise and loyal friend and advisor

A

Mentor

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10
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An interest idea or feeling that fills ones mind and leaves little time for anything else.

A

Obsession

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11
Q

Pleasing in manner and appearance

A

Personable

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12
Q

Able to do something very well skillful

The quality of being ________

A

Proficient

Proficiency

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13
Q

Not enough or just barely enough small in size or amount

A

Scanty

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14
Q

A narrow body of water connecting two larger ones

Trouble or need

A

Strait

Straits

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15
Q

Great enjoyment of excitement

Full of __________

A

Zest

Zestful

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