Week 5 Vocabulary

Avalanche 1 n. A great mass of ice, earth or snow mixed sliding down a mountain. 2 n. A great amount of something

1 n. A heavy snow storm with strong winds. Blizzard 1 n. A heavy snow storm with strong winds.

Challenge 1 v. To invite others to take part in a contest. 2. v. To cause a person to use a lot of skill or effort.

Challenge 1 n. An interesting task or problem. 2. A call to take part in a contest

Conquer 1 v. To get the better of. 2. To defeat.

1 n. A deep, narrow opening in rock caused by a split or crack. Crevice 1 n. A deep, narrow opening in rock caused by a split or crack.

1 adj. Unwisely bold or daring Foolhardy 1 adj. Unwisely bold or daring

Lure 1 v. To temp or attract with the promise of something good. 2. n. Something that attracts; artificial bait (fishing)

1. n. A temporary and usually less strong replacement Makeshift 1. n. A temporary and usually less strong replacement

Optimist n. One who looks at thing in the most positive way. A feeling of hope or cheerfulness

1. Adj Earlier, happening before Previous 1. Adj Earlier, happening before

Route N The path that must be followed to get to a place A fixed course or area assigned to a sales or delivery person.

Summit 1 n The highest part; the top. 2 n. A conference or meeting of the top leaders of governments.

1 adj. Short and to the point Terse 1 adj. Short and to the point

1 v. To block or defeat the plans or efforts Thwart 1 v. To block or defeat the plans or efforts

1. adj. Running straight up and down; upright. Vertical 1. adj. Running straight up and down; upright.