Escarpment(noun)
A long, steep slope or cliff separating two relatively level areas.
Hindi meaning:खड़ी ढलान या चट्टानी कगार
Synonyms: Cliff, Scarp, Bluff, Precipice
Antonyms: Plain, Flatland, Lowland, Level Ground
Example: The hikers climbed the steep escarpment overlooking the valley.
Trick to remember: Escarpment sounds like escape from mountain — escaping a steep mountain slope is difficult.
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