Tenzing Norgay Reading Flashcards

Front

culmination

Back

the final part of something / the end point / the highest level achieved

Front

ascent

Back

the act of climbing or moving upwards

Front

lama

Back

a title given to a Tibetan Buddhist spiritual teacher

Front

Sherpa

Back

Work as a guide on Mount Everest. Set up ropes and ladders for climbers, manage camps, and carry belongings and vital supplies.

Front

reconnaissance expedition

Back

an early journey made to study Mount Everest and understand the conditions before exploring possible routes to ascend the mountain

Front

procession

Back

a number of people or vehicles moving forward in an orderly fashion

Front

bier

Back

a frame on which a dead body or a coffin is carried before a funeral.