Landforms

9 words in this vocabulary list

noun a curved shape resembling a quarter moon

adjective shaped like a crescent

  • The crescent moon shone brightly in the night sky.
  • I love when the moon is a crescent shape, it looks so cool.
  • Check out the sick crescent on the moon tonight!
  • Her smile formed a crescent shape as she looked up at him.

noun a region of land that is lower in elevation than surrounding areas, often characterized by flat terrain

  • The lowlands of the country are known for their fertile soil and agricultural productivity.
  • Let's take a road trip to the lowlands this weekend, the scenery is beautiful.
  • I heard there's a cool music festival happening in the lowlands next month.
  • In the lowlands of despair, he found the strength to rise above his challenges.

noun A large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level; a large steep hill.

  • The mountain range stretched as far as the eye could see.
  • Let's go hiking up that mountain this weekend!
  • That mountain is totally gnarly to climb.
  • Overcoming that challenge was like climbing a mountain.

noun a piece of land almost surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water.

  • The peninsula jutted out into the sea, creating a natural harbor for ships.
  • Let's take a drive along the peninsula and enjoy the scenic views.
  • I heard there's a cool party happening on the peninsula this weekend.
  • The peninsula of knowledge extends further with each new discovery.

noun a high point of land or rock projecting into the sea or other water beyond the line of coast

  • The promontory jutted out into the sea, offering a stunning view of the coastline.
  • Let's go check out that cool promontory over there with a great view.
  • That promontory is lit, we should totally take some pics there.
  • The decision to invest in the new project was like standing on a promontory, taking a risk to see a better future.

noun a broad, flat area of land that is higher than the surrounding land

  • The tableland region is characterized by its flat terrain and high elevation.
  • Let's go for a hike up on the tableland, the views are amazing!
  • I heard there's a sick party happening on the tableland tonight.
  • His mind was like a vast tableland, open and ready to absorb new ideas.

noun a valley, especially one that is long and narrow

interjection used to express farewell or goodbye

  • The agreement has been signed and is now considered vale.
  • Alright, it's settled then. Vale?
  • Cool, so it's all good, vale?
  • After the storm passed, the valley looked like a vale of peace.

noun a low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through it

  • The valley is known for its fertile soil and abundant agriculture.
  • Let's go for a hike in the valley this weekend.
  • I love chilling in the valley, it's so peaceful.
  • In the valley of despair, she found the strength to carry on.

noun a deep narrow valley or hollow, especially one with a stream running through it

  • The picturesque combe was nestled between two rolling hills.
  • Let's take a hike through that combe over there.
  • I heard there's a hidden waterfall in that combe, wanna check it out?
  • The combe of emotions within her was difficult to navigate.