Wordly Wise Book 5 Lesson 5

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optimistic

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adj. Cheerful; Hopeful

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foolhardy

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adj. Unwisely bold or daring.

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avalanche

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n. A great mass of ice, earth, or snow mixed with rocks sliding down a mountain; A great amount of something.

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blizzard

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n. Heavy snowstorm with strong winds.

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challenge

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v. To invite others to take part in a contest; To cause a person to use a lot of skills or effort; To question or argue against something unfair; n. An interesting task or problem that takes skill or effort.

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optimist

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n. A person who looks on the positive side of things.

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route

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n. A way or course taken in getting from a starting point to a destination.

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summit

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n. The highest point of a mountain.

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thwart

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v. To prevent someone from doing something.

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makeshift

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adj. Serving as a temporary substitute; sufficient for the time being.