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ww lesson 5

Terms in this set (17)

avalanche
1. a great mass of ice, earth or snow mixed with rocks sliding down a mountain.
2. a great amount of something
blizzard
A heavy snowstorm with strong winds
challenge
Verb.
1) to invite others to take part in a contest
2) To cause a person to use a lot of skill or effort.
3) to question or argue against, especially when something is unfair or unjust.
noun
1) an interesting task task or problem; something that takes skill or effort.
2) a call to take part in a contest.
conquer
1. to get the better of
2. to defeat
conquest
The act of defeating
crevice
A deep, narrow opening in rock caused by a split or crack.
foolhardy
Unwisely bold or daring
lure
v. To tempt or attract with the promise of something good
noun 1) something that attracts
2) artificial bait used for fishing
makeshift
n. A temporary and usually less strong replacement.
adj. Used as a temporary replacement.
optimist
One who looks at things in the most positive way; a cheerful, hopeful person.
optimistic
cheerful; hopeful
optimism
A feeling of hope or cheerfulness
route
The path that must be followed to get to a place
a fixed course or area assigned to a salesperson or delivery person
summit
The highest part; the top.
A conference or meeting of the top leaders of governments.
terse
short and to the point
thwart
to block or defeat the plans or efforts of
veritcal
running straight up and down; upright
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