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"Seeing Things His Own Way" by Marty Kaminsky

Terms in this set (13)

What does the word implement mean?
to carry into effect
What does the word summit mean?
the highest point of a hill or mountain
Which word has almost the same meaning as the word deteriorated?
worsened
What does the word devastating mean?
capable of overwhelming or destroying
Which word has almost the same meaning as the word potential?
possibility
What does the word compensate mean?
to make up for another thing that is lacking
What does assess mean?
to estimate the value or ability
Which word has the opposite meaning of the word peripheral?
central
What is unique about Erik Weihenmayer as a hiker?
He cannot see the mountain he is hiking.
One conclusion that can be made about Erik is...
he will do his best to conquer Mount Everest.
According to the passage, how is Erik able to teach despite his disability?
His students help him develop a system for working together.
As Erik and his team ascended Mount McKinley, what posed a problem for them?
There was a storm.
What message does the author want to give the reader?
Everyone has the potential to do more than they think.
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