Lesson 3
a flesh-eating animal
carnivore
the path over which something moves
course
a great amount of something
avalanche
to give shelter to; to take care of by hiding
harbor
very large; like a giant in size
gigantic
a person from whom one is descended
ancestor
the apparent line in the distance where the sky meets the sea or land
horizon
the highest part; the top
summit
to cause something painful to be felt
inflict
the time during which something lasts or continues
duration
to understand
comprehend
to break off; to cut in two
sever
unwisely bold or daring
foolhardy
to awaken, to wake up
rouse
short and to the point
terse
lacking in size, strength, or power
puny
to make or become worse
deteriorate
a deep, narrow opening in rock cause by a split or crack
crevice
to bring to an end; to do away with
abolish
savage; fierce
ferocious
too early; happening or arriving before proper time
a feeling or expression of great joy
jubilation
to block or defeat the plans or efforts of
thwart
great pain of mind or body; suffering
agony
to speak out against something; to criticize
denounce