Survival Skills Terminology

noun an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat

verb to be afraid of (someone or something) as likely to be dangerous, painful, or threatening

• The fear of failure can often hinder one's ability to take risks.
• I have a fear of spiders, so I always ask someone else to remove them from the house.
• I was so scared, I was shaking like a leaf!
• The fear of the unknown can paralyze us from moving forward in life.

noun A person who lives in the mountains and is often skilled in outdoor activities such as hunting and trapping.

• The mountain man was known for his survival skills and knowledge of the wilderness.
• I heard the mountain man caught a big fish in the river yesterday.
• That mountain man is a real outdoorsy type, always hiking and camping.
• She referred to him as a mountain man because of his rugged appearance and independent nature.

verb to move or act in a free or unrestrained manner

adverb in a wild or unrestrained manner

• The children were allowed to run wild in the playground under the supervision of the teachers.
• When we go camping, we let the dogs off their leashes to run wild in the woods.
• After the party, we all decided to let loose and run wild in the city.
• Her imagination would run wild as she read the mystery novel late into the night.

verb to walk slowly and heavily, as if with great effort

• The hikers were trudging through the thick mud on the trail.
• I can't believe we have to keep trudging through this snow.
• I'm so tired of trudging through this boring assignment.
• She felt like she was trudging through life, with no clear direction or purpose.

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific thing, person, or place

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

• The soldier strategically executed a tactical chunder before continuing on with the mission.
• After a night of heavy drinking, he had to make a tactical chunder in the bushes.
• I had one too many drinks and had to pull a tactical chunder in the alley.
• She felt overwhelmed with emotions and had to have a tactical chunder to release the pent-up feelings.

verb Adapting is the present participle form of the verb adapt, which means to adjust to new conditions or environment.

• Businesses must focus on adapting to the changing market conditions to remain competitive.
• I'm slowly adapting to my new job and responsibilities.
• She's really good at adapting to new situations, she's like a chameleon.
• Life is all about adapting to the unexpected twists and turns that come our way.