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    Columbus and Explorers Definition Match -- myVocabulary.com

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    MATCH the Columbus and Explorers word list with its vocabulary definition. Use the pull down menu bar to select the letter match for the vocabulary puzzle.
    When you hit "Submit," you will get back the correct Columbus and Explorers definition match answers, the percentage score for the correct answers and a sentence.
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    Word List
     
    1) discovery
    2) intrepid
    3) valiant
    4) voyage
    5) expedition
    6) challenge
    7) sextant
    8) explorer
    9) intrigue
    10) mysterious
    11) audacious
    12) exploration
    Definition List
     
    A)  Extremely bold or daring; recklessly brave; fearless
    B)  An objection raised to something or someone; often threatening or provocative summons/invitation to compete (noun)
    C)  The finding of something that preexisted but had been unknown; instance of obtaining sight or knowledge of for the first time: detection (noun)
    D)  A journey or trip undertaken for a specific purpose; a group making such a visit (noun)
    E)  Travel, search or investigation to learn for the first time little known land and sea regions (noun)
    F)  A person who searches, investigates and travels in search of geographical or scientific information (noun)
    G)  Resolutely firm and fearless; not afraid; dauntless (adjective)
    H)  To make curious by unusual, fascinating or new qualities: to plot or scheme (verb)
    I)  Anything that is kept secret or remains unexplained (adjective)
    J)  Astronomical instrument used to determine latitude and longitude at sea (noun)
    K)  Boldly brave: courageous; full of or characterized by bravery; determined (adjective)
    L)  A relatively long journey or passage by water; a written account of a trip (noun)