hardwood

"The mountain's prominent peak was visible from miles away. "

"Balsa is a hardwood, but a soft hardwood."

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

"The school played a commercial for their new after-school program on the radio. "

"My younger brother loves playing basketball after school. "

"The teacher explained the lesson thoroughly throughout the entire class period. "

"He has read and traveled extensively."

"The bright red stripe is distinguishing that brand of running shoe from all the others. "

"Cultural genocide precedes physical genocide."

"The puzzle pieces interlocking perfectly showed a beautiful picture. "

"Because she had been a dancer for years, she was a practiced performer. "

"The forestry department is responsible for planting new trees in the local park. "