DESCRIBING A LANDSCAPE Flashcards

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Large and expansive, often referring to open spaces (Vasto)

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Vast / Expansive

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Stunningly beautiful, something that takes your breath away (Mozzafiato)

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Breathtaking

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Visually attractive, like a picture or postcard (Pittoresco).

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Picturesque

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Calm, peaceful, and undisturbed (Sereno)

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Serene

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Grand, impressive, and awe-inspiring (Maestoso)

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Majestic

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Gently rising and falling, often used for hills or countryside (ondulato)

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Rolling

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Untouched and pure, in its original, clean state (Pristino)

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Pristine

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Rough, uneven, or rocky, often used for wild or mountainous landscapes.

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Rugged

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Abundantly green and full of vegetation.

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Lush

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Sweeping

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A view that stretches over a large area.

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Extremely peaceful and beautiful, often with a rural or pastoral feel.

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Idyllic

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Crystal-clear

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Very clear and transparent water.

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Describing water that has a bright blue-green color (turchese).

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Turquoise

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Moving quickly, often used for rivers or waterfalls.

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Rushing

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Small waves forming on the surface of water.

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Ripples/Rippling

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Thick with trees or vegetation (denso).

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Dense

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Covered by the shade of trees.

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Shady

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Leafy

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Full of leaves, often used to describe green and lush forests.

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Very old, often used to describe forests or trees with a sense of age and history.

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Ancient

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Often used to describe fields of wheat or grass bathed in sunlight (Dorati).

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Golden

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Rich and productive, good for growing crops.

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Fertile

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Covered in grass.

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Grassy

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Level, without hills or mountains.

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Flat

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Very dry, with little rain or moisture.

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Arid

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Empty, with little or no vegetation

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Barren

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Covered with or consisting of sand.

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Sandy

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Covered in or filled with dust.

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Dusty

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Describing lush, deep green landscapes (Color).

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Emerald

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Bright red, often used for sunsets or autumn leaves.

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Scarlet

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Warm orange or brown, often describing autumn landscapes (Ambrato).

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Amber

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Otherworldly, light, and delicate in appearance.

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Ethereal

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Eerie or mysterious, often with a sense of lingering presence.

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Hunting

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Warm and welcoming, giving a sense of comfort.

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