ardent

(adj) Intensely eager; passionate.

assail

(v) 1. To attack violently or verbally. 2. To trouble in the mind.

asset

(n) 1. Anything owned that is of value and can be sold or otherwise disposed of. 2. A quality that can be used to advantage.

barter

(v) To exchange goods or services without the use of money. (n) The exchange of goods or services without the use of money.

bonanza

(n) A source of great wealth; something that brings great riches.

contagious

(adj) Able to be passed easily from one person to another.

contemplate

(v) 1. To give careful thought to; to ponder. 2. To have a possible plan to; to intend.

deter

(v) To discourage or prevent from taking action.

flair

(n) A natural gift or ability; a talent.

forfeit

(v) To be forced to give up or lose. (n) Something lost or given up as a result of an error or failing.

innovation

(n) Something new; a new way of doing something.

mania

(n) An intense or extreme enthusiasm or excitement.

stymie

(v) To thwart; to make difficulties for or find problems with.

synonymous

(adj) Alike or close in meaning; closely related.

wrangle

(v) To quarrel in a noisy or angry way.