▸ Specimen Drawer

Nature & Landscape — Lesson 11

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briny

ˈbraɪni

Any very large body of (salt) water — jump into the briny and cool off!

The briny depths of the ocean remain unexplored by humans.

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brook

brʊk

A natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river) — the children loved playing by the brook.

The children loved playing by the brook.

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bubbles

ˈbʌbəlz

A hollow globule of gas (e.g., air or carbon dioxide) — soap bubbles floated gently in the air.

The children played with bubbles in the park.

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burrow

ˈbʌroʊ

A hole made by an animal, usually for shelter — the rabbit disappeared into its burrow.

The rabbit disappeared into its burrow.

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burrows

ˈbɜːroʊz

A hole made by an animal, usually for shelter — foxes dig burrows to raise their young.

The rabbit disappeared into its burrow.

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cam

kæm

A river in east central England that flows past Cambridge to join the Ouse River — the cam in this engine controls the valve timing.

The cam in this engine controls the valve timing.

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cams

kæmz

A river in east central England that flows past Cambridge to join the Ouse River — modern motors use camshafts with multiple cams.

The engine has three cams that control the valve timing.

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canals

kəˈnælz

Artificial waterways built for navigation, irrigation, or drainage — venice is famous for its beautiful canals.

The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea.

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canyons

ˈkænjənz

A ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall — many canyons have unique rock formations and wildlife.

The Grand Canyon is one of the most famous canyons in the world.

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capes

keɪps

A strip of land projecting into a body of water — she bought three new capes for the winter season.

The superhero wore a flowing red cape.

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cascade

kæˈskeɪd

A small waterfall or series of small waterfalls — the river forms a beautiful cascade.

The water cascaded down the mountain.

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cascades

ˈkæskeɪdz

Cascades are waterfalls or a series of waterfalls, often used to describe — the cascades created a soothing sound.

The cascades tumble down the mountainside.

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