| Term | Definition |
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curiosity |
an eager desire to know or learn |
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glorious |
magnificent; splendid |
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granite |
a very hard gray or pink rock that is formed when lava cools slowly underground |
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ruins |
what is left after a building, wall, etc., has fallen to pieces |
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terraced |
formed into a flat, level land with steep sides; terraces are often made in hilly areas to create more space for farming |
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thickets |
bushes or small trees growing close together |
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torrent |
a violent, rushing stream of water |
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remote |
out of the way; secluded |
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rugged |
covered with rough edges; rough and uneven |
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ventured |
dared to come or go ( to a new or unknown place) |