Antarctica
the ice-covered continent at the South Pole
Parts of Antarctica are some of the coldest, windiest, and driest places on Earth!
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expedition
a journey by a group of people for a specific purpose
Before our expedition through the Middle East, we studied our map to plan the route.
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stowaway
someone who hides on a ship, airplane, etc. in order to travel
As I was packing for my trip, I noticed a stowaway in my suitcase—my cat!
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mast
a long pole that supports the sails of a boat or ship
The storm was so bad that our mast snapped in half from the heavy winds.
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frostbite
a condition in which part of your body, especially fingers or toes, becomes damaged because of extreme cold
I forgot to bring my gloves and became worried about getting frostbite.
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amputated
cut off
Leah’s leg was so badly injured from the accident that doctors said it had to be amputated.
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