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15 Cards in this Set
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BLIZZARD
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n-A heavy snowstorm with strong winds.
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SUMMIT
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n.-1. The highest part; the top.
2. A conference or meeting of the top leaders of government. |
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AVALANCHE
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n-1. 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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OPTIMIST
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n.-One who looks at things in the most positive way; a cheerful, hopeful person.
OPTIMISTIC-adj.-Cheerful; hopeful. OPTIMISM-n.-A feeling of hope or cheerfulness. |
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CHALLENGE
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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 to argue against, especially when something is unfair or unjust. 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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PREVIOUS
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adj.-Earlier; happening before.
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MAKESHIFT
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n.-A temporary and usually less strong replacement.
adj.-Used as a temporary replacement |
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THWART
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v. To block or defeat the plans or efforts of.
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LURE
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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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ROUTE
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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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CREVICE
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n.-A deep, narrow opening in rock caused by a split or crack.
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VERTICAL
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adj. Running straight up and down; upright.
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CONQUER
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v.-1. To get the better of.
2. To defeat. CONQUEST-n- The act of defeating. |
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TERSE
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adj.-1. Short and to the point.
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FOOLHARDY
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adj.- Unwisely bold or daring.
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