Vocabulary for
The Discovery of America
convinced_verb: to have no doubt about something, to be sure of something
to be credited with_verb phrase: to receive recognition for, to be the person who
did something worthy of honor
exploration_noun: to engage in travel of a region for the purpose of discovery.
fabled_adj: thought to be unreal or existing only in fables or stories.
luxuries_noun: things enjoyed that are in addition to everyday
necessities.
to navigate_verb: to direct a ship on its route. To steer a ship along a given route.
navigation devices_noun: items used to help steer or guide a ship while at sea
the orient_noun: any or all of the asian countries.
overland_adj: across the land, travel only on land.
passage_noun: a route or path through from one place to another
route_noun: a path or road that leads from one place to another.
set sail_verb: to leave land and travel on water in a boat or ship.
sophisticated_adj: complex
to spot land_verb: to see land