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Stalagmite

usgb/stəˈlæɡmaɪt/Volume
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Remember it as a might from the ground; visualizing its growth helps recall the word. SlideImagine the stalagmite as a mighty tower rising from the cave floor.
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Associated WordsPlay
Link 'stalagmite' with words like 'cave', 'dripping', 'calcium', and 'formation' to reinforce its meaning. SlideThe tour guide explained how the dripping water formed the stalagmite over centuries.
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Not StalactitePlay
Don't confuse it with 'stalactite, which hangs from the ceiling; stalagmite 'might' reach the ceiling from the floor. SlideThe cave's ceiling was adorned with stalactites, while the floor boasted growing stalagmites.