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plateaux

/plæˈtoʊ(z)/

Meanings
noun
A largely level expanse of land at a high elevation; tableland.

Examples :

"The hikers reached the plateau, a wide, flat expanse of land high in the mountains. "
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Related Words

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appetizers noun

/ˈæpɪˌtaɪzərz/

A small, light, and usually savory first course in a meal

"Before dinner, we enjoyed some appetizers like small sandwiches and vegetable sticks with dip. "

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attainment noun

/əˈteɪnmənt/

The act of attaining; the act of arriving at or reaching; the act of obtaining by exertion or effort.

"Her graduation was the result of years of dedicated study and the attainment of many academic goals. "

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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achievement noun

/əˈtʃiːvmənt/

The act of achieving or performing; a successful performance; accomplishment

"The student's excellent score on the math test was a significant achievement. "

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consistent noun

/kənˈsɪstənt/

(in the plural) Objects or facts that are coexistent, or in agreement with one another.

"The consistent of the student's grades showed a steady improvement throughout the year. "

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improving verb

/ɪmˈpɹuːvɪŋ/

To make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something).

"Buying more servers would improve performance."

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comparatively adverb

/kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪvli/

In a comparative manner.

"My brother is comparatively quiet, while my sister is very outgoing. "

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ornamental noun

/ˌɔːnəˈmɛntl/ /ˌɔɹnəˈmɛntl/

An ornamental plant.

"My grandmother's garden has many beautiful ornamental plants. "

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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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elevation noun

/ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/

The act of raising from a lower place, condition, or quality to a higher; said of material things, persons, the mind, the voice, etc.

"the elevation of grain; elevation to a throne; elevation to sainthood; elevation of mind, thoughts, or character"

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tableland noun

/ˈteɪbəlˌlænd/ /ˈteɪbl̩ˌlænd/

A relatively flat region of terrain, particularly in reference to surrounding terrain.

"From the peak, we could see the vast tableland stretching out towards the horizon. "

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reception noun

/ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃn̩/

The act of receiving.

"The reception of the new student was warm and welcoming. "