Deserts 101
Vocabulary List |
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whip
(verb) to move quickly and forcefully
barren
(adjective) having no or few plants growing on it
vast
(adjective) very large
peek
(verb) to look at something quickly and secretly
burrow
(noun) a hole or tunnel dug in the ground by an animal for shelter
scurry
(verb) to move quickly with short steps
soar
(verb) to fly high in the air
reveal
(verb) to make known or show something that was previously hidden or unknown
lifeless
(adjective) dead; not showing any signs of life
deficient
(adjective) lacking in something essential or necessary
diverse
(adjective) showing a great variety
mountain range
(noun) a group of mountains or hills, usually in a line
coastal
(adjective) situated on or near a coast
proximity
(noun) the state of being near or close
average
(verb) to usually be a particular size or amount
precipitation
(noun) the process of water falling to the ground from the atmosphere, especially in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail
evolve
(verb) to develop gradually over a period of time
withstand
(verb) to be able to resist or tolerate something, especially something unpleasant or difficult
harsh
(adjective) severe or unkind
burrow
(verb) to dig a hole or tunnel in the ground
particularly
(adverb) especially; more than usual or more than others
vulnerable
(adjective) easily harmed or hurt
habitable
(adjective) suitable for people to live in
scarce
(adjective) not plentiful or abundant
degrade
(verb) to make or become worse in quality, condition, or standard
excessive
(adjective) more than is necessary, normal, or desirable
curb
(verb) to control or restrain something
Grammar Lesson |
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In this lesson, we will learn:
- how to use while
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