"Explore the Wild West" Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is the definition of posts?

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Forts or stopping places along the trail where people could buy supplies.

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What is the definition of hardships?

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Difficulties or suffering caused by not having enough of something.

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What does consisted mean in the sentence: 'My lunch today consisted of soup and a sandwich.'?

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Made up of certain things.

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What is the definition of knowledge?

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When you have information or understanding about something.

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What does patriotic mean in the sentence: 'Waving your country’s flag is a patriotic act.'?

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To show that someone loves a country.

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What is the definition of a trail?

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A path or track made for walking, often used by travelers.

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What does the term pioneer mean?

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A person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area.

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What is the definition of frontier?

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The edge of a settled area, often referring to the boundary between civilization and wilderness.

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What does the term wagon train refer to?

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A group of covered wagons traveling together, especially in the 19th century.

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What is the definition of a settler?

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A person who moves to a new area to live, often to establish a home.