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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)

an upward slope or incline of a hill, path, or terrain

Ex: We chose the gentler acclivity to reach the ridge .
abyss [noun]

a very deep or seemingly bottomless hole or gorge in the earth or sea

Ex: A narrow bridge stretched across the abyss of the deep canyon .
aperture [noun]

a hole, gap, or slit in a structure or surface

Ex: Moss grew around the tree 's bark apertures , where water pooled .
cant [noun]

raised outer edge of a curved road or track above the inner edge to counteract centrifugal force

Ex:
chasm [noun]

a deep fissure carved into the earth's surface

Ex: Geologists mapped the chasm to study tectonic activity .
cleft [noun]

a fissure in a surface or natural formation

Ex: She slipped her hand into a cleft between the boulders to steady herself .

the specific location where two or more streams or rivers physically unite

Ex: Canoeists launched their vessels from the sandy shore at the confluence of the creeks .
fissure [noun]

(in geology) a narrow break or crack that partially divides a rock or surface without completely separating it

Ex: The tectonic plates pulled apart , causing a new fissure to emerge in the earth 's surface .
untrodden [adjective]

not traversed by foot

Ex: Satellite images revealed patches of rainforest still untrodden by researchers .
crevice [noun]

a narrow crack or fissure in a surface, often found in rocks, walls, or other solid structures

Ex: In mountain climbing , climbers use specialized equipment to navigate crevices and cliffs safely .

a downward slope or incline, often gradual or curved

Ex: The valley was shaped by a wide declivity .

solid earth beneath one's feet, especially as contrasted with water or air

Ex: Explorers felt a rush of relief upon stepping onto terra firma after the glacier trek .
Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
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