mesa
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
An isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top, larger than a butte.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The road wound around the base of a wide, red _____."
Answer: mesa
In your own words, what does "mesa" mean?
An isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top, larger than a butte.
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