Lesson 12-13 Vocabulary 11th Grade

In the gripping tale of survival, a group of adventurers find themselves stranded in the unforgiving

wilderness after their plane crashes in a remote mountain range. Battling against the elements and

dwindling supplies, they must face their own fears and differences to work together and stay alive. What does the word dwindling mean as it is used in the paragraph?

• climbing

• declining

• increasing

• accumulating

As avalanches threaten and supplies dwindle, the mountaineer is forced to confront

their deepest fears and summon the will to persevere. The struggle for survival

becomes a gripping test of human endurance and adaptability, as he navigates the

harsh terrain and deal with isolation. What is the meaning of the word persevere as it is used in the short story above?

• fails

• continues

• declines

• continues

If the river’s water levels show a clear

diminution after several weeks of

drought, this may cause:

• severe and drastic flooding

• extensive overflow of water

• concerns about water availability

A traveler in a hot-air

balloon or other flying craft

• orographic

• artist

• pestilential

• aeronaut

force or oblige someone to

do something

• unrestricted

• compelled

If the climber’s hardihood was evident as

he fearlessly climbed the treacherous

peak, he was demonstrating his:

• fear and weakness

• courage and resilience

• cowardice and dread

• timidity and nerve

If a group of hikers had to carefully

descend the declivity of a mountain,

most likely it had a very _____ incline.

• steep

• level

• flat

• smooth

skill in performing tasks,

especially with the hands

• compelled

• diminution

• dexterity

boldness; daring

• hardihood

• pestilential

• prominence

The scientist's groundbreaking research

brought him prominence in his field,

earning him:

• guilt and anxiety

• disapproval and rejection

• criticism and contempt

• recognition and respect