noun · Medium SAT word

    Promontory

    high ground; a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)

    Promontory in a sentence

    The lighthouse stood majestically atop the rocky promontory.

    Synonyms for promontory

    • headland
    • cliff
    • ridge

    Antonyms for promontory

    • valley
    • ravine
    • gorge

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    Vocabulary like promontory appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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