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Lost City- The Discovery of Machu Picchu (Vocabulary)

Match the meaning with the correct word.

AB
adobebuilt with bricks made from clay baked in the sun
highlandrelated to a region that is higher and hiller than the neighboring countryside
terracesflat, raised levels of land with straight or sloping sides
curiosityan eager desire to know or learn
gloriouswonderful, enjoyful, splendid
granitea very hard gray or pink rock that is formed when lava cools
ruinswhat is left after a building, wall, etc. has fallen to pieces
terracedformed into a flat, level land with steep sides
thicketsbushes or small trees growing close together
torrenta violent, rushing stream of water
remoteout of the way, secluded
ruggedcovered with rough edges; rough and uneven
ventureddared to come or go (to a new or unknown place)
Manchu Picchuplace in Peru, South America

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