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paramos

/pəˈræməs/

Meanings
noun
A treeless grassland ecosystem covering extensive high areas of equatorial mountains, especially in South America.

Examples :

"The thin air made hiking across the paramos of the Andes Mountains a challenging but rewarding experience. "
environment geography ecology place nature

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Illustration rewarding

rewarding verb

/rɪˈwɔːrdɪŋ/ /riˈwɔrdɪŋ/

To give a reward to or for.

"Why are you rewarding that bad behaviour?"

Illustration grassland

grassland noun

/ˈɡræsˌlænd/ /ˈɡrɑːsˌlænd/

An area dominated by grass or grasslike vegetation.

"The cows graze peacefully in the vast grassland. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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equatorial noun

/ˌɛkwəˈtɔːɹiəl/

A kind of telescope mounted so as to have two axes of motion at right angles to each other, one of them parallel to the axis of the Earth, and each carrying a graduated circle, one for measuring declination, and the other right ascension, or the hour angle, so that the telescope may be directed, even in the daytime, to any star or other object whose right ascension and declination are known.

"The astronomer used the equatorial telescope to track the movement of the planets. "

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extensive adjective

/ɛksˈtɛn.sɪv/

Having a great extent; covering a large area; vast

"The park has an extensive collection of trees, covering almost half the city block. "

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experience noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

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hiking verb

/ˈhaɪkɪŋ/

To take a long walk for pleasure or exercise.

"We are going hiking in the mountains this weekend for fun and exercise. "

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covering verb

/ˈkʌvəɹɪŋ/

To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.

"He covered the baby with a blanket."

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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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ecosystem noun

/ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm/ /ˈikoʊˌsɪstəm/

A system formed by an ecological community and its environment that functions as a unit.

"The school's ecosystem is thriving, with supportive teachers, engaged students, and a positive environment. "

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treeless adjective

/ˈtriːləs/

Having no trees

"The treeless plains stretched for miles, offering no shade from the hot sun. "

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challenging verb

/ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ/

To invite (someone) to take part in a competition.

"We challenged the boys next door to a game of football."