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ghats

/ɡɑːts/ /ɡæts/

Meanings
noun
A descending path or stairway to a river; a ford or landing-place.

Examples :

"People walked down the ghats to reach the river and collect water for their daily needs. "
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cremation noun

/kriˈmeɪʃən/ /krɪˈmeɪʃən/

A burning; especially the act or practice of cremating the dead, burning a corpse.

"Cremation removes a significant amount of "closure" from the process of death."

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landing verb

/ˈlændɪŋ/

To descend to a surface, especially from the air.

"The plane is about to land."

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mountains noun

/ˈmaʊntn̩z/

An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit.

"We spent the weekend hiking in the mountains."

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stairway noun

/ˈsteːrweɪ/ /ˈsterweɪ/

A set of steps allowing one to walk up or down.

"The phrase "stairway to heaven" has a variety of cultural significances."

Illustration mountain

mountain noun

/ˈmaʊntɪn/ /ˈmaʊntn̩/

An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit.

"We spent the weekend hiking in the mountains."

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ceremony noun

/ˈsɛɹɪməni/ /ˈsɛɹəmoʊni/

A ritual, with religious or cultural significance.

"The graduation ceremony was a significant event for all the students. "

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travelers noun

/ˈtrævəlɚz/ /ˈtrævələrz/

A member of a particular nomadic ethnic minority in Ireland, the Pavee.

"Many travelers in Ireland maintain a traditional nomadic lifestyle, moving from place to place. "

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signaled verb

/ˈsɪɡnəld/ /ˈsɪɡnəɫd/

To indicate; to convey or communicate by a signal.

"The teacher signaled the end of the test by ringing a bell. "

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wildlife noun

/ˈwaɪldlaɪf/

Animals, plants, and fungi, not normally domesticated, often to the exclusion of plants, fungi, fish, insects and other invertebrates, and microscopic plants and animals; hence:

"The park is a haven for local wildlife, with deer, birds, and squirrels roaming freely. "

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beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"

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descending verb

/dɪˈsɛndɪŋ/

To pass from a higher to a lower place; to move downwards; to come or go down in any way, for example by falling, flowing, walking, climbing etc.

"The rain descended, and the floods came."

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collect verb

/kəˈlɛkt/ /ˈkɒlɪkt/ /ˈkɑlɛkt/

To gather together; amass.

"Suzanne collected all the papers she had laid out."