The nature of the World - Plant life in the Taklimakan desert Flashcards
1
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to be in a place; exist in
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occupy (V)
2
Q
small in number or amount
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sparse (ADJ)
3
Q
a sudden or big change
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swing (N)
4
Q
strong; sudden and destructive
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violent (ADJ)
5
Q
very severe or difficult
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extreme (ADJ)
6
Q
relating to change from one type to another
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transitional (ADJ)
7
Q
the edge of something
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fringe (N)
8
Q
varied; of many kinds
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diverse (ADJ)
9
Q
to change to fit a situation or environment
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adapt (V)
10
Q
to grow well
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thrive (V)
11
Q
tough; able to endure difficult conditions
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resilient (ADJ)
12
Q
something that causes great difficulties
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stressor (N)
13
Q
to reduce to the least possible amount
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minimize (V)
14
Q
wetness or water
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moisture (N)
15
Q
producing a lot of something
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prolific (ADJ)
