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avalanche |
1. n. A great mass of ice, earth, or snow mixed with rocks sliding down a mountain. 2. A great amount of something. |
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blizzard |
n. A heavy snowstorm with strong winds. |
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crevice |
n. A deep, narrow opening in rock caused by a split or crack. |
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challenge |
v. 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. |
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challenge |
n. 1. An interesting task or problem; something that takes skill or effort. 2. A call to take part in a contest. |
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conquer |
v. 1. to get the better of. 2. to defeat |
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conquest |
n. The act of defeating. |
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foolhardy |
adj. unwisely bold or daring. |
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lure |
v. to tempt or attract with the promise of something good. n. 1. Something that attracts. 2. Artificial bait used for fishing. |
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makeshift |
n. A temporary and usually less strong replacement. adj. used as a temporary replacement. |
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optimist |
n. one who looks at things in the most positive way; a cheerful, hopeful person. |
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previous |
adj. earlier; happening before. |
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route |
n. 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. |
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summit |
n. 1. the highest part; the top 2. A conference or meeting of the top leaders of governments. |
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terse |
adj. short and to the point |
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thwart |
v. to block or defeat the plans or efforts of |
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vertical |
adj. running straight up and down; upright |