Lesson 12: Names of Natural Objects
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Lesson 12: Names of Natural Objects - Mask Toggle

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Word Meaning Example Sentence Synonyms Antonyms Collocations
#550
🏜️
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Desert
/ˈdez.ət/
noun
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a large area of land with very little water and few plants
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The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world.

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wasteland, wilderness, badlands
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oasis, forest, jungle
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desert climate, hot desert, desert sand, cross the desert
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#551
☁️
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Sky
/skaɪ/
noun
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the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth
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The sky is blue today.

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heavens, atmosphere, firmament
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ground, earth
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blue sky, clear sky, cloudy sky, night sky
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#552
🏞️
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River
/ˈrɪv.ər/
noun
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a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river
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The river flows through the valley and into the ocean.

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stream, waterway, watercourse, brook
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desert, drought, dryness
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river bank, river mouth, cross the river, river valley
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#553
🌍
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Earthquake
/ˈɜːrθ.kweɪk/
noun
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a sudden violent shaking of the ground caused by movements within the earth's crust
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The earthquake damaged many buildings in the city.

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tremor, quake, seismic activity
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stability, stillness
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major earthquake, earthquake zone, earthquake damage
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#554
🌧️
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Rain
/reɪn/
noun
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water that falls from clouds in small drops
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The heavy rain forced us to stay indoors.

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precipitation, downpour, shower
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drought, sunshine
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heavy rain, light rain, rain clouds, rain drops
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#555
🏜️
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Drought
/draʊt/
noun
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a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water
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The severe drought caused many crops to fail this year.

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dry spell, aridity, dryness
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flood, deluge, rainfall
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severe drought, prolonged drought, drought conditions
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#556
🧊
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Ice
/aɪs/
noun
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water that has frozen and become solid
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The ice in my drink melted quickly in the hot weather.

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frost, frozen water
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water, liquid, steam
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ice cube, ice cream, break the ice, on thin ice
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#557
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Island
/ˈaɪ.lənd/
noun
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a piece of land completely surrounded by water
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We visited a beautiful island during our vacation.

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isle, islet, atoll
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mainland, continent
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tropical island, remote island, desert island, private island
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#558
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Storm
/stɔːrm/
noun
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a violent weather condition with strong winds, rain, thunder, and lightning
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The storm caused power outages across the city.

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tempest, gale, hurricane, typhoon
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calm, stillness, tranquility
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violent storm, storm clouds, storm warning, weather storm
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#559
🏞️
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Land
/lænd/
noun
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the solid part of the earth's surface; ground; territory
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The farmer cultivated the fertile land.

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ground, earth, terrain, territory
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water, sea, ocean
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fertile land, dry land, promised land, land ownership
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#560
💨
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Vapour
/ˈveɪ.pər/
noun
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a mass of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere; gas formed from a liquid
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Water vapour rises from the hot tea cup.

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steam, mist, gas
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liquid, solid
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water vapour, vapour pressure, vapour trail
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#561
🌊
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Wave
/weɪv/
noun
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a moving ridge or swell on the surface of water; a gesture made by moving the hand back and forth
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The wave crashed against the shore with tremendous force.

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surge, swell, billow, breaker
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calm, stillness
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ocean wave, sound wave, wave goodbye, heat wave
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#562
🌍
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World, Earth
/wɜːrld/, /ɜːrθ/
noun
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the planet on which we live; the earth with its countries and peoples
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We must protect our world for future generations.

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globe, planet, earth
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world peace, world war, around the world, world map
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#563
🌘
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Eclipse
/ɪˈklɪps/
noun
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an obscuring of the light from one celestial body by the passage of another between it and the observer
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We watched the lunar eclipse through special glasses.

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obscuration, occultation, blackout
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illumination, brightness, exposure
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solar eclipse, lunar eclipse, total eclipse
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#564
🌊
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Peninsula
/pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/
noun
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a piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland
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The Korean Peninsula is located in East Asia.

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cape, headland, promontory
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island, mainland
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Korean Peninsula, Iberian Peninsula, jutting peninsula
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#565
💨
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Air
/eər/
noun
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the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth; a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen
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Fresh air is essential for good health.

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atmosphere, gas, oxygen, breath
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vacuum, void
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fresh air, air pollution, air quality, hot air
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#566
🌈
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Rainbow
/ˈreɪn.boʊ/
noun
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an arch of colors formed in the sky by sunlight shining through rain
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After the storm, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky.

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spectrum, arc of colors
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monochrome, colorless
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rainbow colors, pot of gold, rainbow flag
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#567
🌊
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Sea
/siː/
noun
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a large body of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface
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We went swimming in the sea.

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ocean, waters, marine
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land, shore, desert
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deep sea, sea level, by the sea, rough sea
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#568
🔥
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Fire
/faɪər/
noun
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combustion or burning, in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air and typically give out bright light, heat, and smoke
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The fire spread rapidly through the dry forest.

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flame, blaze, inferno, combustion
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water, ice, cold
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forest fire, fire alarm, on fire, fire department
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#569
💨
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Smoke
/smoʊk/
noun
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visible vapor and gases emitted when something burns
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Thick smoke rose from the burning building.

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vapor, fumes, haze
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clear air, fresh air
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thick smoke, black smoke, smoke detector, smoke alarm
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#570
💧
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Dew
/djuː/
noun
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tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night when atmospheric water vapour condenses
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The morning dew glistened on the grass.

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moisture, droplets, condensation
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dryness, aridity
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morning dew, dew drops, dew point
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#571
🌞🪐
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Solar system
/ˈsoʊ.lər ˌsɪs.təm/
noun
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the sun and all the planets, moons, asteroids and other objects that orbit around it
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Our solar system has eight planets orbiting the sun.

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planetary system, star system
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outer solar system, inner solar system, solar system exploration
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#572
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Sun
/sʌn/
noun
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the star around which the earth orbits; the source of light and heat for planets
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The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

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solar disc, daystar
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moon
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morning sun, sunset, sunshine, solar energy
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#573
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Thunder
/ˈθʌn.dər/
noun
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the loud rumbling or crashing noise heard after a lightning flash
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We heard thunder during the storm last night.

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rumble, roar, crash
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silence, quiet
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thunder and lightning, thunder storm, thunder clap
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#574
🌊
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Tributary
/ˈtrɪb.jə.ter.i/
noun
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a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake
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The tributary joins the main river near the city.

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branch, feeder, affluent, subsidiary
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main river, trunk stream, outlet
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major tributary, tributary system, tributary river, tributary stream
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#575
🌊
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Ocean
/ˈəʊʃən/
noun
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a very large expanse of sea; one of the main areas of sea
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The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean in the world.

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sea, deep, main
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continent, land, desert
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ocean floor, ocean current, Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean
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#576
🌑
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Solar eclipse
/ˈsoʊlər ɪˈklɪps/
noun
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an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon passing between it and the earth
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The solar eclipse will be visible from our city next month.

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sun eclipse, solar occultation
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solar illumination, daylight
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total solar eclipse, partial solar eclipse, solar eclipse path
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#577
🪻
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Pond
/pɒnd/
noun
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a small body of still water formed naturally or by artificial means
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The children fed the ducks at the pond in the park.

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pool, lake, lagoon, water hole
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dry land, drought, desert
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fish pond, duck pond, garden pond, village pond
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#578
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Polestar
/ˈpoʊl.stɑːr/
noun
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a bright star that appears to stay in the same position in the sky and is used for navigation
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Sailors used the polestar to navigate across the ocean.

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North Star, Polaris, guiding star
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navigate by polestar, bright polestar, follow the polestar
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#579
⛰️
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Peak
/piːk/
noun
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the highest point of a mountain or hill; the maximum level or intensity
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The climbers reached the peak of Mount Everest.

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summit, top, apex, pinnacle
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base, bottom, valley
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mountain peak, snow-capped peak, peak performance
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#580
🏝️
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Oasis
/oʊˈeɪsɪs/
noun
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a fertile area in a desert where water is found; a peaceful or pleasant place
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The travelers found refuge at the desert oasis.

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refuge, sanctuary, haven, retreat
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desert, wasteland, barren land
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desert oasis, green oasis, oasis of peace, oasis of calm
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#581
🌙
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Moon
/muːn/
noun
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the natural satellite of the earth, visible at night by reflected light from the sun
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The full moon shines brightly in the night sky.

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lunar satellite, luna
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sun
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full moon, new moon, moonlight, moon phases
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#582
🌍
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Atmosphere
/ˈætməsˌfɪər/
noun
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the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet; the pervading tone or mood of a place
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The atmosphere protects us from harmful solar radiation.

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air, environment, ambiance, climate
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vacuum, space
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earth's atmosphere, atmospheric pressure, toxic atmosphere, friendly atmosphere
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#583
🌊
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Flood
/flʌd/
noun
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an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits
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The heavy rain caused a flood in the village.

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deluge, inundation, overflow
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drought, dryness
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flash flood, flood warning, flood control
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#584
🌫️
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Fog
/fɒɡ/
noun
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a thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface that reduces visibility
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Dense fog covered the highway this morning.

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mist, haze, smog
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clarity, clear sky
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thick fog, fog bank, fog horn
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#585
🌲
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Forest
/ˈfɔːrɪst/
noun
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a large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth
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We went hiking in the dense forest yesterday.

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woods, woodland, jungle, timberland
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desert, plain, field, clearing
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dense forest, forest fire, tropical forest, forest ranger
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#586
🌨️
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Hailstorm
/ˈheɪl.stɔːrm/
noun
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a violent storm with hail falling from the sky
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The hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot.

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hail shower, ice storm
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calm weather, sunshine
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severe hailstorm, devastating hailstorm, hailstorm warning
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#587
🏞️
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Lake
/leɪk/
noun
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a large area of water surrounded by land
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We went fishing at the beautiful lake.

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pond, reservoir, lagoon
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desert, land, mountain
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lake water, lake shore, mountain lake
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#588
🏔️
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Mountain
/ˈmaʊn.tɪn/
noun
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a large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level
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The mountain peak was covered with snow.

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peak, summit, hill, ridge
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valley, plain, lowland, depression
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mountain range, mountain top, climb the mountain, mountain peak
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#589
🌿
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Jungle
/ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
noun
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an area of land overgrown with dense forest and tangled vegetation, typically in the tropics
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The explorer got lost in the thick jungle for three days.

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rainforest, wilderness, bush, forest
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city, urban area, clearing, meadow
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dense jungle, jungle animals, concrete jungle, jungle gym
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#590
🌬️
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Wind
/wɪnd/
noun
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the natural movement of air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction
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The wind blew the leaves off the trees.

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breeze, gust, gale, draft
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calm, stillness
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strong wind, wind speed, wind direction, cold wind
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#591
🏖️
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Bay
/beɪ/
noun
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a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward
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The boats are anchored in the bay.

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inlet, cove, gulf
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peninsula, cape, headland
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sheltered bay, shallow bay, bay area, bay window
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#592
🏞️
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Waterfall
/ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/
noun
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a cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice or steep incline
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The magnificent waterfall attracts thousands of tourists every year.

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cascade, cataract, falls
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drought, dry land, desert
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magnificent waterfall, spectacular waterfall, waterfall view
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#593
🌋
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Volcano
/vɒlˈkeɪ.noʊ/
noun
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a mountain with an opening through which lava, gas, and ash can escape
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The volcano erupted after being dormant for decades.

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mount, crater
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plain, valley
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active volcano, dormant volcano, volcanic eruption, volcanic ash
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#594
☄️
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Comet
/ˈkɒm.ɪt/
noun
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a celestial object consisting of ice and dust that develops a tail when approaching the sun
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Halley's Comet appears in the sky every 76 years.

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celestial body, space object
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planet, asteroid
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Halley's comet, bright comet, comet tail
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#595
🏞️
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Stream
/striːm/
noun
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a small narrow river; a continuous flow of liquid, air, or gas
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The clear stream flowed through the forest.

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brook, creek, rivulet
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stagnation, stillness
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mountain stream, stream bed, stream of water
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#596
💨
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Dust
/dʌst/
noun
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fine particles of matter; dirt in the form of powder
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She cleaned the dust from the old books.

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dirt, powder, particles
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cleanliness, purity
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dust storm, dust off, bite the dust
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#597
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Fountain
/ˈfaʊn.tən/
noun
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a natural spring of water; an artificial structure from which water flows
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The fountain in the park attracts many visitors.

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spring, waterfall, geyser
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drought, dryness
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water fountain, fountain pen, fountain of youth
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#598
🪐
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Planet
/ˈplænɪt/
noun
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a celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star
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Mars is the fourth planet from the sun.

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celestial body, world
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star
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planet earth, solar system, planet orbit, dwarf planet
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#599
🌙
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Lunar eclipse
/ˈluːnər ɪˈklɪps/
noun
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an astronomical event when the Earth passes between the Sun and Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon
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We watched the lunar eclipse through telescopes last night.

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moon eclipse, lunar shadowing
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solar eclipse, lunar brightening
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total lunar eclipse, partial lunar eclipse, lunar eclipse cycle, blood moon
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#600
❄️
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Snow
/snoʊ/
noun
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white frozen water that falls from clouds as soft flakes
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The children played happily in the fresh snow.

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snowflakes, powder, sleet
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rain, heat, sunshine
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heavy snow, fresh snow, snow storm, snow covered
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#601
☁️
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Cloud
/klaʊd/
noun
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a visible mass of condensed water vapour floating in the atmosphere above the ground
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Dark clouds gathered before the storm.

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cumulus, nimbus, vapor
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clear sky, sunshine
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storm clouds, cloud cover, cloud formation
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#602
💡
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Light
/laɪt/
noun
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natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; electromagnetic radiation that can be perceived by the human eye
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The bright light from the sun illuminated the entire room.

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illumination, brightness, radiance, glow
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darkness, shadow, blackness, gloom
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bright light, traffic light, light bulb, sunlight
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#603
💧
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Water
/ˈwɔː.tər/
noun
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a colorless, transparent, odorless liquid that forms the seas, lakes, rivers, and rain
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We need clean water to drink and stay healthy.

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liquid, fluid, aqua, H2O
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ice, steam, drought, dryness
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drinking water, fresh water, water bottle, water supply
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#604
🌊
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Ebb-tide
/ˈeb.taɪd/
noun
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the movement of the tide out to sea; a time when the sea level is falling
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During ebb-tide, we could walk further out on the beach.

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low tide, receding tide
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flood tide, high tide
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ebb and flow, ebb tide pool, strong ebb
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#605
🍃
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Breeze
/briːz/
noun
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a gentle wind; something that is easy to do or accomplish
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A cool breeze made the hot day more comfortable.

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wind, draft, air, zephyr
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gale, storm, hurricane
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gentle breeze, cool breeze, sea breeze, light breeze
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Valley
/ˈvæl.i/
noun
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a low area of land between hills or mountains
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The green valley stretched for miles between the mountains.

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dale, glen, hollow
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mountain, hill, peak
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river valley, mountain valley, fertile valley, deep valley
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Soil
/sɔɪl/
noun
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the upper layer of earth in which plants grow; dirt or earth
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Rich soil is essential for healthy plant growth.

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earth, dirt, ground, mud
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rock, stone, concrete
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fertile soil, sandy soil, clay soil, soil erosion
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Tide
/taɪd/
noun
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the alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day, due to the attraction of the moon and sun
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The fishermen waited for high tide to launch their boats.

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current, flow, surge
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stillness, calm, stagnation
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high tide, low tide, tide pools
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Coast
/kəʊst/
noun
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the part of the land near the sea; the edge of the land
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We drove along the coast to enjoy the view.

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shore, seashore, seaside
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inland, interior, center
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coastal area, coast guard, east coast, west coast
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Snowfall
/ˈsnoʊ.fɔːl/
noun
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the process of snow falling from the sky; the amount of snow that falls
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The heavy snowfall blocked all the roads yesterday.

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snow shower, blizzard, snow storm
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rainfall, sunshine, drought
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heavy snowfall, light snowfall, unexpected snowfall, record snowfall
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Current
/ˈkɜːr.ənt/
noun
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a body of water or air moving in a definite direction; present time
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The river current was too strong for swimming.

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flow, stream, tide
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stillness, stagnation
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ocean current, electric current, current events
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Star
/stɑːr/
noun
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a fixed luminous point in the night sky that produces light and heat through nuclear fusion
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Thousands of stars are visible in the clear night sky.

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celestial body, heavenly body
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planet
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bright star, shooting star, star light, star constellation
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Dark
/dɑːrk/
adjective
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having little or no light; not bright or illuminated
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The room was so dark that I couldn't see anything.

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dim, shadowy, gloomy
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bright, light, illuminated
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dark room, dark night, in the dark
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