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chapter 13
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6th Grade
01/31/2007

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Arduous
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adj. Requiring much effort; very difficult
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Canny
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adj. Shrewd and careful' watchful of one's interests
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Climax
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n. The highest point; the greatest moment or event
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Endorse
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v. 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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adj. Happy and excited; bubbling over with enthusiasm
n. the quality of being exuberant
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Intrepid
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adj. feeling or showing no fear; brave or courageous
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Kindle
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v. 1. to start burning
2. to cause to become excited or stir up.
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Lucrative
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adj. producing wealth or profit
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Mentor
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n. a wise and loyal friend; an adviser
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obssession
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n. an interest, idea or feeling that fills ones mind and leaves little room for anything else.
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Personable
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adj. pleasing in manner in appearence
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Proficient
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adj. able to do something very well; skillful
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Scanty
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adj. not enough or just barely enough; small in size or amount
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strait
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n. 1. a narrow body or water connecting two larger ones
2. trouble or need
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Zest
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n. great enjoyment of; excitement
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