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desert

/v. dɪˈzɜːrt; n. ˈdɛzərt/
de · sert dɪ · ˈzɜːrt
English Definition
v. to abandon; n. a dry, barren area
中文释义
v. 遗弃; n. 沙漠
Significado en Español
abandonar, desierto
한국어 뜻
버리다, 사막
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bỏ rơi, sa mạc
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Example Sentence

The Sahara is the largest hot desert.

撒哈拉是最大的热沙漠。

Synonyms
abandon wasteland wilderness
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “desert”:

  1. A support
  2. B protect
  3. C assist
  4. D abandon
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D — abandon. “desert” means v. to abandon; n. a dry, barren area

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A loyal captain would never ______ his brave crew during a storm.

  1. A rescue
  2. B protect
  3. C join
  4. D desert
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D — desert. “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.

How do you use “desert” in a sentence?

The Sahara is the largest hot desert. (撒哈拉是最大的热沙漠。)

What are synonyms for “desert”?

abandon, wasteland, wilderness — all close in meaning to desert (v. to abandon; n. a dry, barren area).

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.

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