Lingo

Landscapes and Geography

26 Words

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valley
1.
va
lley
Noun

a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it

The sun set behind the hills, casting long shadows over the valley.

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desert
2.
de
sert
Verb

to abandon a person or an organization when they are in need or at a critical moment

She felt utterly betrayed when her closest colleagues deserted her in the midst of the company's crisis.

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mountain
3.
mountain
Noun

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

I took a photo of the mountain peak, capturing its majestic beauty.

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time zone
4.
time zone
Noun

a region of the earth that has the same standard time

The conference call was scheduled to accommodate participants in different time zones.

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hill
5.
hill
Noun

a naturally raised area of land that is higher than the land around it, often with a round shape

From the top of the hill, you can see the whole city.

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grassland
6.
grass
land
Noun

a large, open, and grass-covered area

Many animals live in the vast grassland.

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plain
7.
plain
Adjective

simple and without complex details

The room was decorated in a plain style, with minimal furniture and neutral colors.

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forest
8.
fo
rest
Noun

a vast area of land that is covered with trees and shrubs

I love the fresh scent of pine trees in the forest.

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jungle
9.
jun
gle
Noun

a tropical forest with many plants growing densely

Wild cats, like tigers, roam freely in the jungle.

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ocean
10.
o
cean
Noun

the great mass of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface

She enjoyed the stunning view of the ocean from her balcony.

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sea
11.
sea
Noun

the salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface and surrounds its continents and islands

I hear the sound of seagulls near the sea.

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bay
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bay
Noun

a horse with a moderate reddish-brown coat and black mane, tail, and lower legs

The stable had several bays among other colored horses.

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beach
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beach
Noun

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

I buried my feet in the warm sand at the beach.

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shore
14.
shore
Noun

the area of land where the land meets a body of water such as an ocean, sea, lake, or river

The waves gently lapped against the shore, creating a soothing sound.

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coast
15.
coast
Noun

the land close to a sea, ocean, or lake

The coast was full of seashells and small pebbles.

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island
16.
is
land
Noun

a piece of land surrounded by water

I collected seashells as souvenirs from the beautiful island.

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waterfall
17.
wa
ter
fall
Noun

a high place, such as a cliff, from which a river or stream falls

They hiked for hours to reach the breathtaking waterfall hidden in the forest.

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lake
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lake
Noun

a large area of water, surrounded by land

A small island in the middle of the lake was home to a variety of birds.

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river
19.
ri
ver
Noun

a natural and continuous stream of water flowing on the land to the sea, a lake, or another river

I dipped my feet in the cool water of the river.

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woodland
20.
wood
land
Noun

land that is filled with many trees

The hikers set off on a trail through the dense woodland to reach the mountain summit.

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cave
21.
cave
Noun

a hole or chamber formed underground naturally by rocks gradually breaking down over time

Exploring caves can be an exciting adventure, revealing hidden chambers and breathtaking formations.

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iceberg
22.
ice
berg
Noun

a very large floating piece of ice

The Titanic sank after colliding with an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean.

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gulf
23.
gulf
Noun

an area of sea that is partly surrounded by land, with a narrow opening

The Persian Gulf was historically important for trade routes.

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compass
24.
com
pass
Noun

a device with a needle that always points to the north, used to find direction

The hiker used a compass to navigate through the dense forest and stay on the right path.

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volcano
25.
vol
ca
no
Noun

a mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air

The volcano erupted, sending ash into the sky.

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rainforest
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rain
fo
rest
Noun

‌a thick, tropical forest with tall trees and consistently heavy rainfall

He spent his vacation hiking through the beautiful rainforest.

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