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15 Cards in this Set
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avalanche
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1. A great mass of ice, earth, or snow mixed with rocks sliding down
2. a great amount of something |
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blizzard
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1. A heavy snowstorm
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challenge
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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 to argue against, especially when something is unfair. |
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conquer
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1. to get the better of.
2. to defeat |
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crevice
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A deep narrow opening in rock caused by a split or a crack.
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foolhardy
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unwisely bold or daring
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lure
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1. to tempt or attract with
promise of something good. 2. Something that attracts 3. artificial bait |
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makeshift
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a temporary & usually less strong replacement.
used as a temporary replacement. |
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Optimist
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one who looks at things in the most positive way; a cheerful, hopeful person.
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previous
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earlier; happening before
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route
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the path that must be followed to get to a place.
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summit
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1. the highest part; the top
2. a conference or meeting of the top leaders of government. |
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terse
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short and to the point.
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thwart
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to block or defeat the plans or efforts of.
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vertical
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running straight up and down; upright.
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