Geographical Features Vocabulary

adjective having little or no rain; very dry or parched

• The arid climate of the desert makes it difficult for plants to thrive.
• It's so dry here, the weather is really arid.
• This place is like a desert, super arid!
• His sense of humor is so dry, it's like the arid desert.

noun a society in an advanced state of social development, with complex legal, political, and cultural organizations

adjective relating to a civilization or civilizations

• The ancient civilization of Mesopotamia is often regarded as one of the cradles of human civilization.
• Have you ever wondered what life was like in the Mayan civilization?
• Dude, the Aztec civilization was lit back in the day.
• The artist's latest work explores the decay of modern civilization.

noun a mass of cold air that moves over a large area

• The cold wave sweeping across the region has caused temperatures to drop below freezing.
• I heard we're going to have a cold wave this weekend, so make sure to bundle up!
• This cold wave is no joke, it's freezing out there!
• The sudden surge of negative emotions created a cold wave in her heart.

noun a small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river

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• The inlet provides a safe harbor for boats during storms.
• Let's go fishing at the inlet this weekend.
• The party at the inlet was lit last night.
• His mind was like an inlet, constantly taking in new ideas and information.

noun the outer parts of a town or city

adjective relating to or located on the outskirts

• The new shopping mall is located on the outskirts of town.
• Let's meet at the cafe on the outskirts of the city.
• We're heading to a party on the outskirts tonight.
• She felt like she was on the outskirts of society, never quite fitting in.

adjective describing a place that is wet, muddy, and filled with water, like a swamp

• The swampy terrain made it difficult for the researchers to navigate through the wetlands.
• I avoid walking through the swampy area because it's always muddy and gross.
• I heard that party was in a swampy part of town, so I didn't bother going.
• Her mind felt swampy with all the conflicting thoughts and emotions swirling around.

noun a depression in the ground containing water, typically used by animals as a drinking source

• The wildlife conservationists set up cameras near the water hole to monitor the animal activity.
• Let's go cool off at the water hole after our hike.
• We found the perfect spot for a swim - a hidden water hole in the forest.
• In the desert of life, friendship is like finding a water hole in the sand.

verb Widened is a past tense verb that describes the action of making something wider or broader.

• The road was widened to accommodate more traffic.
• They widened the sidewalk so more people could walk together.
• We widened our circle of friends to include more people.
• Her perspective on the issue widened after hearing different viewpoints.

verb to make or become wider

adjective having a greater width

• The government is planning to fund a project for the widening of the highway.
• They're gonna make the road wider.
• They're gonna beef up the road.
• The divide between the two communities is widening.

noun the highest point or peak; culmination

• The sun reached its zenith in the sky at noon.
• She reached the zenith of her career when she became CEO.
• That party last night was at its zenith when the DJ played the latest hit song.
• His confidence was at its zenith after winning the championship.