Vocabulary and Definitions Assessment

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What does 'ascent' mean?

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The act of climbing up to a summit; rise.

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What is 'grit'?

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Small coarse bits of sand or stone.

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What does 'assembly' refer to?

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The coming together of people for a particular purpose.

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What are 'traditions'?

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Practices or beliefs passed down through generations of a culture or group of people.

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What does 'fragile' mean?

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Easily broken or damaged.

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What is a 'mission'?

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A specific task or purpose that someone is assigned to accomplish.

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What does 'descent' mean?

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The act of going down from a higher place.

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What does 'conserve' mean?

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To protect something from being damaged or destroyed.

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What is the meaning of 'gathering'?

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A group of people coming together for a specific purpose.

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What does 'released' mean?

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To set free or allow to escape.