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Lesson 5 (Vocab)
Word Study
Question | Answer |
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Avalanche- | A great mass of ice, earth, or snow mixed with rocks sliding down a mountain. |
Blizzard- | A heavy snowstorm with strong winds. |
Challenge- | To invite others to take part in a contest. |
Conquer- | 1.To get the better of. 2.To defeat. |
Crevice- | A deep, narrow opening in rock caused by a split or crack. |
Foolhardy- | Unwisely bold or daring. |
Lure- | 1.Something that attracts. 2.Artificial bait used for fishing. |
Makeshift- | 1.A temporary and usually less strong replacement. 2.Used as a temporary replacement. |
Optimist- | One who look at things in the most positive way;a cheerful,hopeful person. |
Previous- | Earlier;happening before. |
Route- | 1.The path that must be followed to get to a place. 2.A fixed course or area assigned to a sales or delivery person. |
Summit- | 1.The highest part;the toop. 2.A conference or meeting of the top leaders or government. |
Terse- | Short and to the point. |
Thwart- | To block or defeat the plans or efforts of. |
Vertical- | Running straight up and down;upright. |