Lesson 5

Question 1

avalanche

Answer 1

noun.
a slide of large masses of snow, ice and mud down a mountain

Question 2

blizzard

Answer 2

noun.
heavy snowstorm with strong winds

Question 3

challenge

Answer 3

verb
1. invite others to take part in a contest
2. to cause a person to use a lot of skill or effort
3. question or to argue against, especially when something is unfair or unjust

Question 4

conquer

Answer 4

verb.
1. to get the better of
2. to defeat

Question 5

crevice

Answer 5

noun
deep, narrow opening in rock caused by a split or crack

Question 6

foolhardy

Answer 6

adj
unwisely bold or daring

Question 7

lure

Answer 7

verb
to tempt or attract with the promise of something good

Question 8

makeshift

Answer 8

noun
a temporary and usually less strong replacement

Question 9

optimist

Answer 9

noun
one who looks at things in the most positive way; a cheerful, hopeful person

Question 10

previous

Answer 10

adj.
earlier; happening before

Question 11

route

Answer 11

noun
1. the path that must be followed to get to a place
2. fixed course or area assigned to a sales or delivery person

Question 12

summit

Answer 12

noun
1. the highest part; the top
2. conference or meeting of the top leaders of governments

Question 13

terse

Answer 13

adj.
short and to the point

Question 14

thwart

Answer 14

verb
to block or defeat the plans or efforts of

Question 15

vertical

Answer 15

adj.
running straight up and down; upright