Voyage
A long trip over the sea.
continent
The largest topographical areas of land on a map or atlas.
persuasion
The act of coercing someone to do something you want.
weaver
A person who makes a living by weaving fabric.
precious
Valuable due to a lack in quantity.
spices
Precious raw material at the time used to add flavor as well as preserve food to extend the period of time in which remained fresh enough to eat.
route
The path and direction that one charts through the process of navigation.
encouragement
The lending of support and help to another in order in their endeavor.
The Indies
The name given to the known Asian world at the time and the area that Columbus thought he had arrived at.
Indians
The name given to the indigenous native inhabitants Columbus first met because he thought he had landed in the Indies.
uncharted
Places not yet explored that remain unknown to non-native inhabitants
mutiny
An insurrection against the captain of a vessel.
vessel
Another name for a ship.
reverently
Done in a manner expressing admiration or esteem for someone or something.
speculate
To make a guess about the outcome of a situation based on a determination lacking all the necessary facts to be sure.
mainland
An area of dry land not surrounded by water.
abusive
To treat someone unfairly, cruelly or violently.
colonize
To take authority over land that isn't owned and that is already inhabited by natives who do owe allegiance to you.
disgraced
Having lost the respect of others due to dishonorable actions.
optimism
The fervent belief (whether unfounded or not) that everything will eventually turn out for the best.
venture
A project that is undertaken with the full assumption of all known risks.
