The nature of the World - Plant life in the Taklimakan desert Flashcards
to be in a place; exist in
occupy (V)
small in number or amount
sparse (ADJ)
a sudden or big change
swing (N)
strong; sudden and destructive
violent (ADJ)
very severe or difficult
extreme (ADJ)
relating to change from one type to another
transitional (ADJ)
the edge of something
fringe (N)
varied; of many kinds
diverse (ADJ)
to change to fit a situation or environment
adapt (V)
to grow well
thrive (V)
tough; able to endure difficult conditions
resilient (ADJ)
something that causes great difficulties
stressor (N)
to reduce to the least possible amount
minimize (V)
wetness or water
moisture (N)
producing a lot of something
prolific (ADJ)
methods
mechanisms (N)
the change from liquid to gas; loss of water to the air
evaporation (N)
to make weaker by mixing with water
dilute (V)
to decide
determine (V)
to gradually increase over time
accumulate (V)
