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100 years of Antarctica discovery

Vocabulary

resorted to

used something because of lack of options

sledges

snow vehicles with no wheels pulled by animals

outstanding achievements

out of the ordinary feat

national identity

nationality, pride in your country

ill-fated

unsuccessful

beat to

defeated in a competition

courage 

bravery

determination 

persistence

inhospitable places

area where living conditions are hard

the ultimate price

death