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Lesson 5 Vocabulary
Mrs. Nielsen Wk.5 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Avalanche | A great mass of ice, earth, or snow mixed with rocks sliding down a mountain |
| Blizzard | A heavy snowstorm with strong winds |
| Challenge | An interesting task or problem; something that takes skill or effort |
| Conquer | The act of defeating |
| Crevice | A deep, narrow opening in rock caused by a split or crack |
| Foolhardy | Unwisely bold or daring |
| Lure | To tempt or attract with the promise of something good |
| Makeshift | A temporary and usually less strong replacement |
| Optimist | One who looks at things in the most positive way |
| Previous | Earlier; happening before |
| Route | The path that must be followed to get to a place |
| Summit | The highest part; the top |
| Vertical | Running straight up and down; upright |