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Wordabulary

abyss

Pronunciation
Noun B1 Intermediate

Quick answer

An extremely deep hole or space, often used to describe something frightening or endless.

"The ship's lights barely reached into the dark abyss of the ocean trench."

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Which word fits the gap? "The ship's lights barely reached into the dark _____ of the ocean trench."

Answer: abyss

In your own words, what does "abyss" mean?

An extremely deep hole or space, often used to describe something frightening or endless.

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