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sierra

/siˈɛɹə/

Meanings
noun
A rugged range of mountains.

Examples :

"We hiked through the beautiful sierra, enjoying the stunning views from the mountain peaks. "
geography nature area geology world environment

Related Words

Illustration relatively

relatively adverb

[ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv.li]

Proportionally, in relation to some larger scale thing.

"He measured his success relatively, that is, competitively."

Illustration flavorful

flavorful adjective

/ˈfleɪvərfl/ /ˈfleɪvəfl/

Full of flavor.

"The roasted chicken had a flavorful aroma that filled the kitchen. "

Illustration understand

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration scombroid

scombroid noun

/ˈskɒmbɹɔɪd/

Any fish of the family Scombridae, of which the mackerel (Scomber) is the type.

"My dad loves to grill scombroid fish like tuna and mackerel. "

Illustration fishmonger

fishmonger noun

/ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋɡ.ə(ɹ)/

A person who sells fish.

"The fishmonger at the market always has fresh salmon. "

Illustration mountains

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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spelling verb

/ˈspɛlɪŋ/

To put under the influence of a spell; to affect by a spell; to bewitch; to fascinate; to charm.

"The magician's words seemed to spell her into a deep sleep. "

Illustration stunning

stunning verb

/ˈstʌnɪŋ/

To incapacitate; especially by inducing disorientation or unconsciousness.

"Bill tried to stun the snake by striking it on the head."

Illustration enjoying

enjoying verb

/ɪnˈd͡ʒɔɪ.ɪŋ/

To receive pleasure or satisfaction from something

"Enjoy your holidays!   I enjoy dancing."

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."

Illustration glistening

glistening verb

/ˈɡlɪsnɪŋ/ /ˈɡlɪsənɪŋ/

(of a wet or greasy surface) To reflect light with a glittering luster; to sparkle, coruscate, glint or flash.

"After the rain, the wet pavement was glistening under the streetlights. "

Illustration beautiful

beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

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

"Hey, beautiful!"