Match the definition to the word.

1. motivated by desire to achieve an object or goal
clumsily
2. hearty; strong; well
fearfully
3. filled with grief; mournful; melancholy
decidedly
4. in a bitter or cynical manner
doleful
5. captivating; arousing interest
mysterious
6. puzzling; unknown
bitterly
7. awkwardly
dazzling
8. unquestionably; definitely; without hesitation
fascinating
9. in the manner of one who is afraid
ambitious
10. blinding; overwhelming with spectacular display
healthy

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Here is the correct matching of the definitions to the words:

  1. motivated by desire to achieve an object or goal - ambitious
  2. hearty; strong; well - healthy
  3. filled with grief; mournful; melancholy - doleful
  4. in a bitter or cynical manner - bitterly
  5. captivating; arousing interest - fascinating
  6. puzzling; unknown - mysterious
  7. awkwardly - clumsily
  8. unquestionably; definitely; without hesitation - decidedly
  9. in the manner of one who is afraid - fearfully
  10. blinding; overwhelming with spectacular display - dazzling