n. a very hard rock that can be polished and is used in buildings and monuments; firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose
The polished granite shone in the sunlight. OR He had a will of granite.
The polished granite shone in the sunlight. OR He had a will of granite.
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The granite had a mottled pink and gray appearance.
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Why was granite drilled and blasted?
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We source material from the granite quarries.
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The large granite monoliths were monuments to their leader.
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He had a will of granite.
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The granite counter was very smooth.
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The polished granite shone in the sunlight.
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What are the crystals in granite called?
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The continental crust contains granite and is less dense than the oceanic crust.
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Which president was described as hard as a piece of granite and cold as a lump of ice?
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What did Rachel think about the brace when it protected her against running into the granite counter?
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Gneiss is the metamorphic version of granite.
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hard rock; igneous rock; determination
feathers; indecision
2 syllables
gran-ite
gannett
granat
manatt
planet
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