desert
/v. dɪˈzɜːrt; n. ˈdɛzərt/
de · sert
dɪ · ˈzɜːrt
English Definition
v. to abandon; n. a dry, barren area
Significado en Español
abandonar, desierto
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bỏ rơi, sa mạc
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “desert”:
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A
support
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B
protect
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C
assist
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D
abandon
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D — abandon.
“desert” means v. to abandon; n. a dry, barren area
Common questions about “desert”
What does “desert” mean?
desert — v. to abandon; n. a dry, barren area. In Chinese: v. 遗弃; n. 沙漠.
How do you pronounce “desert”?
desert is pronounced /v. dɪˈzɜːrt; n. ˈdɛzərt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: de · sert.
Is “desert” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. desert appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
