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Essential Words Needed for the GRE - A Drop in the Ocean
Here you will learn some English words about geography, such as "brook", "glacial", "flora", etc. that are needed for the GRE exam.
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reservoir
[noun]
a lake, either natural or artificial, from which water is supplied to houses
precipice
[noun]
a steep or near-vertical face of a cliff or mountain, often with a significant drop
peninsula
[noun]
a large body of land that is partially surrounded by water but is attached to a larger area of land
brook
[noun]
a small, natural watercourse or stream; typically characterized by a gentle and continuous flow
deposit
[noun]
a layer of matter that has been accumulated, particularly by a body of water
equatorial
[adjective]
regarding conditions situated near the earth's equator; marked by warm temperatures and relatively equal day and night lengths throughout the year
glacial
[adjective]
relating to a large mass of compressed ice like those near the poles or on mountains
terrain
[noun]
an area of land, particularly in reference to its physical or natural features
wharf
[noun]
a structure built along the water's edge; often with a platform for ships to load and unload goods
vale
[noun]
a low-lying piece of land between hills or mountains, often with a river flowing through it
levee
[noun]
a natural or man-made structure built along a river or waterway to prevent flooding by confining the water within its boundaries
canopy
[noun]
the upper layer of trees in a forest that creates a dense cover with interlocking leaves; offering shade and shelter in the ecosystem
fungus
[noun]
a plant-like organism that often grows on organic matter and has no flowers or leaves, such as moulds and mushrooms
perennial
[adjective]
enduring for three seasons or longer; persisting throughout the years
to pollinate
[verb]
to deposit pollen on a plant or flower so that it can produce new seeds or fruit
shoot
[noun]
a new growth on a tree or plant; the part of a plant that starts to appear above the ground because it is growing
biodegradable
[adjective]
(of an object) able to be broken down by living organisms such as bacteria, which is then safe for the environment
to contaminate
[verb]
to make a place, substance, etc. dirty or harmful by adding dangerous material
ecological
[adjective]
related to the connection between animals, plants, and humans and their environment
low-impact
[adjective]
in relation to activities that minimize disruption to ecosystems; emphasizing sustainability and reduced ecological footprint
flurry
[noun]
a small amount of rain, snow, etc. that moves in a quick and whirling way and lasts only for a short period of time
monsoon
[noun]
a period in the summer during which wind blows and rain falls in India or other hot South Asian countries
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