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deserts

/ˈdɛzəts/ /dɪˈzɜːts/ /ˈdɛzɚts/ /dəˈzɝts/

Meanings
noun
(usually in the plural) That which is deserved or merited; a just punishment or reward

Examples :

"After a week of diligent studying, she felt she earned her deserts: a relaxing weekend. "
moral value philosophy right law

Related Words

Illustration obligation

obligation noun

/ɑb.ləˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

The act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone.

"My obligation to my family means I need to visit them regularly. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration studying

studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

Illustration deserting

deserting verb

/dɪˈzɜːtɪŋ/ /dəˈzɜːtɪŋ/

To 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.

"The soldier was accused of deserting his post during the battle. "

Illustration relaxing

relaxing verb

/rɪˈlæksɪŋ/ /riˈlæksɪŋ/

To calm down.

"After a long day at work, taking a warm bath is very relaxing. "

Illustration punishment

punishment noun

/ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/

The act or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction.

"The school's punishment for cheating was a week of detention. "

Illustration vegetation

vegetation noun

/ˌvɛd͡ʒəˈteɪʃən/

Plants, taken collectively.

"There were large amounts of vegetation in the forest."

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diligent adjective

/ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/

Performing with industrious concentration; hard-working and focused.

"Scientists are very diligent in their work."

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situation noun

/sɪtjuːˈeɪʃən/

The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.

"The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming."

Illustration permission

permission noun

/pəˈmɪʃən/ /pɚˈmɪʃən/

Authorisation; consent (especially formal consent from someone in authority)

"Sire, do I have your permission to execute this traitor?"

Illustration wasteland

wasteland noun

/ˈweɪstˌlænd/ /ˈweɪsˌlænd/

A region with no remaining resources; a desert.

"Ten years of drought had left the area a wasteland."

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deserved verb

/dɪˈzɜːvd/ /dɪˈzɝvd/

To be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have.

"After playing so well, the team really deserved their win."