desert

US /ˈdez.ɚt/
UK /ˈdez.ɚt/
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1.

a large, dry, barren region, usually with sparse vegetation or none at all, and often covered with sand

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The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world.
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They had to cross a vast desert to reach their destination.
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wastelandwildernessbarren landarid region
1.

to abandon (a person, cause, or organization) in a way considered disloyal or treacherous

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He would never desert his friends in times of need.
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Many soldiers deserted during the war.
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abandonforsakejiltleavequitdefectabscondfleerun away
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deserteddesert ratdesert boot