crater -
A large, round hole in the ground caused by an explosion or impact (like a meteorite).
The moon’s surface is covered in countless craters from ancient collisions.
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crag -
A steep or rugged cliff or rock face
The rocky crag stood at the top of the hill like a watchman.
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blur -
When something is out of focus, indistinct, or obscured in a smudge or mist.
The rain on the windscreen reduced the oncoming traffic to a blur that made it hard for Beth to drive, even with her glasses.
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enclave -
A distinct group or area enclosed within a larger one, often differing in culture or identity.
The town is an enclave of French culture in the middle of a Spanish-speaking region.
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outskirts -
The outer areas of a city, town, or village, usually less developed or populated.
We got lost while driving through the outskirts of the small town.
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chasm -
A wide difference in opinions, interests, or feelings between people or groups, or an actual deep split or gap in the earth.
A chasm of misunderstanding separated the husband and wife after the argument.
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rift -
A tear causing two parts of something to separate
When Matt found out that his partner had stolen money from the business, it caused a rift in their relationship that could not be fixed.
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lump -
Gather or discard items in a haphazard, indiscriminate heap or group.
When Gerry left home for college, he soon realised that it is never a good idea to just lump all your clean laundry in the basket, without folding it carefully.
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steep -
Rising or falling at a sharp angle.
It's a steep climb to the top of the mountian, but the view is worth it.
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contorted -
Twisted or bent out of the normal shape.
Norm knew as soon as he got to the office that he should be careful what he said to the boss, because the boss's face was contorted with anger about something that had happened.
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incline -
A slope or slant, especially a surface that is changed from a horizontal position
The incline of the mountain made the climb incredibly challenging.
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bulge -
Swell or expand to an unnatural extent
Alan loved drinking beer, but one of the unfortunate consequences of his drinking so much beer was that his belly bulged more than he liked.
