Wordly Wise Book 7 Lesson 13: Intro to Words

Stories from the wounded pilots of WWI kindled an interest in flying for Amelia Earhart, America's "First Lady of the Sky". Kindled means

• scared 
• excited 
• bored 
• amused

After the war, Earhart took lessons so she could become a proficient pilot. Proficient means 

• failing
• negligent 
• skillful
• poor

When Earhart broke the women's altitude record, flying became an obsession for her. Obsession means

• funny idea
• terrifying fear
• tedious bore
• overwhelming interest

Earhart had a zest for adventure that led her to become the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. Zest means

• passion
• fear
• lesson
• job

Amelia Earhart's husband was a canny businessman who helped her successfully promote her adventures. Canny means 

• poor
• careful
• careless
• average

Earhart's husband also acted as her mentor to help her be successful in business. Mentor is 

• teacher
• adviser 
• guide
• all of them 

Amelia Earhart was a very personable woman who enjoyed being in the spotlight. Personable means

• likable
• unliked
• shy
• intimidating 

Amelia Earhart's husband, George Putnam, was able to attain contracts for her so she could endorse products for big companies. Endorse means 

• support
• despise
• steal
• eat

On June 1, 1937, Amelia Earhart set off to fly around the world which would be the climax of her flying career. Climax means 

• greatest moment
• lowest point
• forgettable time
• insignificant moment

Amelia Earhart's husband also set up lucrative speaking tours which allowed her to make money while also speaking about issues that were important to her. Lucrative means

• decreasing wealth
• producing wealth