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brise

/briz/

Meanings
noun
A tract of land that has been left untilled for a long time.

Examples :

"After years of neglect, the overgrown field had become a brise, a testament to its long period of being left untouched. "
agriculture environment place

Related Words

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overgrown verb

/ˌoʊvərˈɡroʊn/ /ˌoʊvɚˈɡroʊn/

To grow beyond one's boundaries or containment, or beyond the proper size.

"The ivy overgrown the entire side of the house, covering the windows. "

Illustration neglect

neglect noun

/nɪˈɡlɛkt/

The act of neglecting.

"His neglect of his homework led to failing grades. "

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untouched adjective

/ʌnˈtʌt͡ʃt/

Remaining in its original, pristine state, undamaged; not altered.

"There are practically no untouched forests left in Europe."

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after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

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testament noun

/ˈtɛst.ə.mənt/

A solemn, authentic instrument in writing, by which a person declares his or her will as to disposal of his or her inheritance (estate and effects) after his or her death, benefiting specified heir(s).

"My grandmother's testament clearly stated that her house would go to my uncle. "

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being noun

/ˈbiːɪŋ/ /ˈbiŋ/

A living creature.

"The being in the classroom was quiet today. "

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years noun

/ji.ə(ɹ)z/

A solar year, the time it takes the Earth to complete one revolution of the Sun (between 365.24 and 365.26 days depending on the point of reference).

"we moved to this town a year ago;  I quit smoking exactly one year ago"

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field noun

/fiːld/ /fild/

A land area free of woodland, cities, and towns; open country.

"There are several species of wild flowers growing in this field."

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period noun

/ˈpɪəɹɪəd/

A length of time.

"There was a period of confusion following the announcement."

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untilled adjective

/ʌnˈtɪld/ /ˌʌnˈtɪld/

Of land, having not been tilled.

"Spring was upon us and the ground remained untilled."

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become verb

/bəˈkʊm/ /bəˈkʌm/ /biˈkʌm/

To arrive, come (to a place).

"The students will become at the school library at 9:00 AM. "

Illustration tract

tract noun

/tɹækt/

An area or expanse.

"an unexplored tract of sea"