Unit 5: Lesson 25

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  1. expedition
    an organized group of people undertaking a journey
    Jefferson decided to form an expedition through the unexplored Territory to the Pacific Ocean.
  2. tributary
    a branch that flows into the main stream
    And in the mountain country, the Missouri River became a crooked stream that split into many small tributaries.
  3. trek
    any long and difficult trip
    Finally, on March 23, 1806, the crew broke camp and began the long trek east toward St. Louis.
  4. barrier
    a structure or object that impedes free movement
    The explorers knew that they would have to find a way to cross the incredible barrier.
  5. fulfill
    meet the requirements or expectations of
    The president said, “Lewis and Clark have entirely fulfilled my expectations….The world will find that those travelers have well earned its favor.”
  6. range
    a series of hills or mountains
    On May 26, he saw the outline of a great mountain range to the west.
  7. technique
    a practical method or art applied to some particular task
    Traveling the rivers, the voyagers met the Nez Perce (NEZ PURS) Indians, who taught them valuable techniques for building and sailing log canoes.
  8. resume
    take up or begin anew
    A trader and his wife, a Native American named Sacagawea (sak uh juh WEE uh), joined the expedition when it resumed its journey in April 1805.
  9. edible
    suitable for use as food
    She carefully scanned the riverbank to find edible roots and fruit.
  10. imply
    express or state indirectly
    Sometimes main ideas are stated directly. At other times, implied main ideas must be inferred from the information given.
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