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17 Cards in this Set
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Arduous
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Requiring much effort; very difficult
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Canny
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Shrewd and careful; watchful of one’s own interests
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Climax
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The highest point; the greatest moment or event
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Endorse
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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.
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Exuberant
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Happy and excited; bubbling over with enthusiasm
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Intrepid
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Feeling or showing no fear; brave; courageous
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Kindle
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1. to start from the beginning 2. to cause to become excited or stirred up.
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Lucrative
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Producing wealth or profit.
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Mentor
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A wise and loyal friend and advisor.
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Obsession
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An interest, idea, or feeling that fills one’s mind and leaves little room for anything else.
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Personable
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Pleasing in manner and appearance.
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Proficient
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Able to do something very well; skillful.
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Proficiency
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The quality of being proficient
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Scanty
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Not enough or just barely enough; small in size or amount
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Strait
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A narrow body of water connecting two larger ones.
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Straits
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Trouble or need
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Zest
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Great enjoyment of; excitement.
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