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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
acclivity
[noun]

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

Ex: The old road wound along a sharp acclivity through the forest .
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abyss
[noun]

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

Ex: The abyss seemed to swallow all light , leaving only darkness .
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aperture
[noun]

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

Ex: The geologist examined mineral deposits around rock apertures.
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cant
[noun]

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

Ex: The velodrome's cant helped cyclists maintain momentum through the steep banked turns.
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chasm
[noun]

a deep fissure carved into the earth's surface

Ex: Sunlight barely touched the floor of the narrow mountain chasm.
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cleft
[noun]

a fissure in a surface or natural formation

Ex: Moss thrived in every cleft of the ancient stone wall .
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the specific location where two or more streams or rivers physically unite

Ex: Elmton 's waterfront park overlooked the confluence of the South Fork and East Branch rivers .
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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 .
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untrodden
[Adjective]

not traversed by foot

Ex: Eco-tourists prefer the island 's untrodden coves for their secluded beauty .
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crevice
[noun]

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

Ex: As the sun set , shadows deepened within the crevices of the ancient ruins , adding to their mysterious allure .
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declivity
[noun]

a downward slope or incline, often gradual or curved

Ex: The field sloped down a long declivity, leading to the river .
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solid earth beneath one's feet, especially as contrasted with water or air

Ex: After the storm-tossed voyage , the cargo was safely unloaded on terra firma.
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