Peak by Roland Smith Vocab Definitions

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Ramshackle

(especially of a house or vehicle) in a state of severe disrepair.

Flourish

A bold gesture to grab the attention of others.

Demoralizing

A cause to lose confidence or hope.

Base Camp

A central setup of tents where food, equipment,and medical supplies are stored; a relay site for climbers.

Pneumonia

A long infection that causes a fever, cough and difficulty breathing.

Disheveled

A person's appearance being untidy or disordered.

Audacious

A show to take bold risks

Claustrophobic

Afraid of small places

Amateur

Beginner

Conjure

Bring to mind or recall.

Covert

Concealed, secret or a suprise

Balaclava

Covering that covers the head, neck, and most of the face.

Garish

Crudely or tastelessly colorful, showy, or eaborate.

Treacherous

Dangerous and not to be relied on.

Intreprid

Fearless

Quarantined

Isolated from others to prevent a disease from spreading

Cairn

Mound of stones built as a memorial.

Precarious

Not securely held in position, or dangerously likely to collapse.

Porter

Someone who carries supplies.

Grist

Something turned to use, story idea, information.

Prosperous

Successful

Denouement

The final part, or conclusion of a play, movie, book, etc.

acclimatization

To become accustomed to a new environment or climate.

Duress

To constraint illegally, or force someone to preform an act.

Auspicious

To show signs of a favorable outcome.

Oblivious

Unaware of a situation

Reluctantly

Unwillingly or begrudgingly

Scrutinize

examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

Pristine

in its original condition; clean.

Geriatric

relating to a senior citizen or elderly.


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