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Nature & Landscape — Lesson 7
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foam
foʊm
A mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid — she used foam to clean the surface.
The beer had a thick layer of foam on top.
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gulf
ɡʌlf
An arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay — the Persian Gulf is an important shipping route.
The Persian Gulf is an important shipping route.
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leak
liːk
An accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape — the roof has a leak.
The roof has a leak.
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meteor
ˈmiːtiɔːr
A meteor is a small piece of rock or debris from space that burns up when it — the meteor shower lasted for several hours.
We saw a bright meteor streak across the night sky.
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steep
stiːp
A steep place (as on a hill) — don't try to drive up that steep hill.
The mountain path is very steep and dangerous.
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variable
ˈværiəbəl
Something that is likely to vary; something that is subject to variation — the weather is very variable this season.
The weather is very variable this season.
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abyss
əˈbɪs
A deep or seemingly bottomless space or chasm, especially a deep gap in the earth — the diver looked down into the dark abyss.
The diver looked down into the dark abyss.
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adjunct
ˈædʒʌŋkt
Something added to another thing but not an essential part of it — a garage can be a useful adjunct to the main house.
The software comes with several useful adjunct programs.
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africa
ˈæfrɪkə
A continent located south of Europe, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the — I want to visit Africa someday.
Africa is the second largest continent in the world.
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agents
ˈeɪ.dʒənts
An active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect — the travel agents helped us plan our trip.
The travel agents helped us plan our trip.
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anion
ˈænaɪən
A negatively charged ion — chloride is an anion formed when chlorine gains an electron.
Chloride is an anion formed when chlorine gains an electron.
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anthill
ˈænt.hɪl
A mound of earth made by ants as they dig their nest — don't step on the anthill.
The children found an anthill in the garden.
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