mantle
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
The thick layer of hot rock that lies between the earth's crust and its core.
Usage notes
"Mantle" also has an older sense, a role or responsibility passed on to someone, as in "take up the mantle of leadership".
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Molten rock rises from the _____ and sometimes erupts as lava."
Answer: mantle
In your own words, what does "mantle" mean?
The thick layer of hot rock that lies between the earth's crust and its core.
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