desert
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[ˈdɛzət]
n
a region that is devoid or almost devoid of vegetation, esp because of low rainfall
an uncultivated uninhabited region
a place which lacks some desirable feature or quality
a cultural desert
of, relating to, or like a desert; infertile or desolate
desert
desert&+{2}
[dɪˈzɜːt]
vb
to leave or abandon (a person, place, etc) without intending to return, esp in violation of a duty, promise, or obligation
to abscond from (a post or duty) with no intention of returning
to fail (someone) in time of need
his good humour temporarily deserted him
to give up or postpone (a case or charge)
desert
desert&+{3}
[dɪˈzɜːt]
n
something that is deserved or merited; just reward or punishment
the state of deserving a reward or punishment
virtue or merit
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