Question
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Mountain climbing.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is - 'Alpinism'
Key Points
- 'Alpinism' is a 'noun' which means 'mountain climbing in the Alps or other high mountains'.
- Example: Alpine climbing is in the mountains, whether there is snow or not.
Hence 'Mountain climbing' is 'Alpinism'
| WORDS | MEANING |
| Alter | to make something different in some way, but without changing it completely; to become different |
| Altimeter | an instrument for showing height above sea level used especially in an aircraft |
| Altitude | the height of something above sea level |
Additional Information
- The synonyms of the word 'Alpinism' are 'hiking, backpacking, hill-climbing, rock-climbing'
- The antonyms of the word 'Alpinism' are 'fall, descent, stand still, decrease, wane'
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