| A | B |
| checkpoint | a place along a route where vehicles or travelers are counted. |
| rugged | rough, uneven surface |
| courageous | brave |
| musher | driver of a dogsled team |
| blizzard | very heavy snowstorm with strong winds |
| experienced | having skill/knowledge from doing something in the past |
| graceful | The ---- champion will win the game. |
| descent | Our ---- down the mountain took all day. |
| athletic | The ---- coach taught the gym class. |
| knead | Stir the bread mix and then ---- it. |
| activity | Here are the directions for the ----. |