diorite
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A coarse-grained igneous rock, usually gray, formed when magma cools slowly underground.
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Which word fits the gap? "The ancient statue was carved from a single block of _____."
Answer: diorite
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A coarse-grained igneous rock, usually gray, formed when magma cools slowly underground.
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