noun🔗Share(usually in the plural) That which is deserved or merited; a just punishment or reward"His poor grades were a desert of his lack of effort. "valuemoralphilosophyrightessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA barren area of land or desolate terrain, especially one with little water or vegetation; a wasteland."The hikers were unprepared for the harsh desert landscape. "geographyenvironmentnatureareaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny barren place or situation."The dry desert landscape made it hard for the construction crew to work. "situationplaceenvironmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareUsually of a place: abandoned, deserted, or uninhabited."They were marooned on a desert island in the Pacific."placeenvironmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo leave (anything that depends on one's presence to survive, exist, or succeed), especially when contrary to a promise or obligation; to abandon; to forsake."My grandmother deserted the family farm when she was young, leaving her children behind. "moralactioncharacterfamilysocietyguiltessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo leave one's duty or post, especially to leave a military or naval unit without permission."Anyone found deserting will be punished."militaryactionwaressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
