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Challenging Navigation terms

This activity will be helpful to students who will be reading about early explorers.

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circumnavigateto go completely around (as the earth) especially by water; also : to go around instead of through : bypass <circumnavigate a congested area>
nauticalof, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships
scurvya disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes
provisionsa stock of needed materials or supplies; especially : a stock of food
refittedto obtain repairs or fresh supplies or equipment
marinersa person who navigates or assists in navigating a ship : seaman, sailor
isthmusa narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas
leagueany of various units of distance from about 2.4 to 4.6 statute miles (3.9 to 7.4 kilometers)
compatriotsa person born, residing, or holding citizenship in the same country as another
alliancean association to further the common interests of the members;
prosperitythe condition of being successful or thriving; especially : economic well-being


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