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Lesson 8 The Desert
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| absorb | to soak up or take in |
| destruction | great damage or ruin |
| drought | a long period of no rain; very dry weather |
| cacti | plural form of cactus, a desert plant with sharp spines or thorns |
| cluster | items of the same kind that are grouped or that grow together |
| erode | to wear away gradually |
| evaporate | to change from a liquid or a solid into a gas |
| extract | to take out or pull out |
| frugal | using things wisely; not wasteful |
| precipitation | moisture in the form of rain or snow |
| prey | an animal hunted by another animal for food |
| prickly | having many sharp points or thorns |
| protect | guard from harm or danger |
| pulpy | spongy and moist |
| spines | sharp, pointed growth on a plant or animal |
| swoop | to sweep down upon in a sudden attack |
| topsoil | the top or upper part of the soil |
| unusual | uncommon; not ordinary |
| variety | a number of different kinds |
| vegetation | plant life |