desert
Pronunciación: [ˈdɛz.ɚt]
Palabra
Contexto: «geography»
(noun) a large area of land that is very dry and has lots of sand or rocks. Deserts usually get very little rain, so many plants and animals can’t live there.
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The Sahara Desert is one of the largest deserts in the world.
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The rainforest is not a desert; it is very wet and has many trees.
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Can you name a desert that has lots of sand?
Contexto: «abandon»
(verb) to leave someone or something and not come back. It’s like when you don’t stay with your team in a game and just leave them.
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He decided to desert his post and join the adventure.
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She did not desert her friends during the hard times.
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Why would someone choose to desert their family?
Contexto: «reward»
(noun) the act of receiving something good for doing something right or special. It’s something nice that you earn because of your good behavior.
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The little boy received a dessert after finishing his vegetables.
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She didn't get any dessert because she didn't finish her dinner.
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What dessert do you want after the meal?
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