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a. relating to an island.
b. characteristic of the isolated life of and island people.
c. Norrow-minded
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Insularity noun
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The insular life of Nantucket Island is relaxed except during the summer tourist season. |
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The distance east or west of Greenwich, England, and measured in degrees.
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Longitudinal adjective
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Longitude is indicated on a map by vertical lines. |
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Any of the imaginary circles around the earch that pass through the North Pole and South Pole.
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Although a meridian is an imaginary line, navigators use it to determine location. |
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a. A wide-ranging view over a lage area.
b. A comprehensive picture of specific subject; an overview
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panoramic - adjective
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From the hills of Los Angeles, one sees a spectacular panorama of the coast to the downtown area. |
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A strip of land with water on three sides.
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Peninsular - adjective
Example
The scout troop camped out on a small peninsula that jutted into the ocean. |
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Noun
a steep cliff or overhanging rock.
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Precipitous - adjective
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The horse stumbled and nearly fell from the precipice. |
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a. Muddy land into which one can easily sink.
b. a difficult situation in which one can get caught; entanglement.
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David and Christina got caught in a quagmire while photographing ducks. |
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Adjective
a. Having to do with the earth.
b. of or consisting of land in contrast to water or air.
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Terrestrial upheavals such as earthquakes and volcanoes can endanger people living nearby. |
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Noun
The physical features of a region, such as mountains, plains, and rivers.
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topographical - adjective
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The topography of Switzerland is mountainous. |
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