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  1. Columbus
    Italian navigator who discovered the New World in the service of Spain while looking for a route to China (1451-1506)
    Christopher Columbus
    Man and Myth
    After five centuries, Columbus remains a mysterious and controversial figure who has been variously described as one of the greatest mariners in history, a visionary genius, a mystic, a national hero, a failed administrator, a naive entrepreneur, and a ruthless and greedy imperialist.
  2. Caribbean
    region including the Caribbean Islands
    Columbus, who never abandoned the belief that he had reached Asia, led three more expeditions to the Caribbean.
  3. visionary
    a person with unusual powers of foresight
    Christopher Columbus
    Man and Myth
    After five centuries, Columbus remains a mysterious and controversial figure who has been variously described as one of the greatest mariners in history, a visionary genius, a mystic, a national hero, a failed administrator, a naive entrepreneur, and a ruthless and greedy imperialist.
  4. ruthless
    without mercy or pity
    Christopher Columbus
    Man and Myth
    After five centuries, Columbus remains a mysterious and controversial figure who has been variously described as one of the greatest mariners in history, a visionary genius, a mystic, a national hero, a failed administrator, a naive entrepreneur, and a ruthless and greedy imperialist.
  5. geographical
    of or relating to the science of geography
    Columbus's enterprise to find a westward route to Asia grew out of the practical experience of a long and varied maritime career, as well as out of his considerable reading in geographical and theological literature.
  6. Asia
    the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population
    Columbus's enterprise to find a westward route to Asia grew out of the practical experience of a long and varied maritime career, as well as out of his considerable reading in geographical and theological literature.
  7. mariner
    a person who serves as a sailor
    Christopher Columbus
    Man and Myth
    After five centuries, Columbus remains a mysterious and controversial figure who has been variously described as one of the greatest mariners in history, a visionary genius, a mystic, a national hero, a failed administrator, a naive entrepreneur, and a ruthless and greedy imperialist.
  8. maritime
    relating to ships or navigation
    Columbus's enterprise to find a westward route to Asia grew out of the practical experience of a long and varied maritime career, as well as out of his considerable reading in geographical and theological literature.
  9. Portugal
    a republic in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula
    He settled for a time in Portugal, where he tried unsuccessfully to enlist support for his project, before moving to Spain.
  10. myth
    a traditional story serving to explain a world view
    Christopher Columbus
    Man and Myth
    After five centuries, Columbus remains a mysterious and controversial figure who has been variously described as one of the greatest mariners in history, a visionary genius, a mystic, a national hero, a failed administrator, a naive entrepreneur, and a ruthless and greedy imperialist.
  11. route
    an established line of travel or access
    Columbus's enterprise to find a westward route to Asia grew out of the practical experience of a long and varied maritime career, as well as out of his considerable reading in geographical and theological literature.
  12. voyage
    a journey to some distant place
    The widely published report of his voyage of 1492 made Columbus famous throughout Europe and secured for him the title of Admiral of the Ocean Sea and further royal patronage.
Created on Wed Jun 23 10:42:54 EDT 2010

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