They journeyed through the ancient forest.

Meaning: They traveled through the old forest that has been there for many years.

Choice of Words: Journey means to travel from one place to another, especially over a long distance. Ancient means very old, often referring to something that existed many years ago. Forest is a large area of land covered with trees.

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They hiked through the old woods.

Meaning: This means they went on a hike through some old woods.

Choice of Words: Hiked means to go for a long walk, especially in the countryside. Through means to go from one side of something to the other side. Old means not new. Woods means a group of trees. When you put them together, "They hiked through the old woods" means they went for a long walk through a group of old trees.

They trekked through the primeval wilderness.

Meaning: This means they went on a long and hard journey through a very old and wild area of land.

Choice of Words: Trekked means to go on a long and difficult journey, often on foot. Through means to go from one side of something to the other side. Primeval means very old or original. Wilderness means a wild and uncultivated area of land. When you put them together, "They trekked through the primeval wilderness" means they went on a long and difficult journey through a very old and wild area of land.

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