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(V) to decide

determine

(V) to change to fit a situation or environment

adapt /əˈdæpt/

(adj) tough, able to endure difficult conditions

resilient /rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt/

(N) a sudden or big change

swing

(adj) producing a lot of something

prolific

(N) the edge of somethig

fringe /frɪndʒ/

Environmental stressors in the Takimakan Desert include

extreme temperatures.

lack of salt in the soil.

sparse sunlight.

periods of heavy rainfall

(V) to grow well

thrive /θraɪv/

(adj) small in numbers or amount

sparse /spɑːs/

(V) to gradually increase over time

accumulate /əˈkjuː.mjə.leɪt/

(adj) strong; sudden and destructive

violent /ˈvaɪə.lənt/

(N) wetness or water

moisture /ˈmɔɪs.tʃər/

(adj) varied, of many kinds

diverse /daɪˈvɜːs/

(V) to be in a place: exist in

occupy /ˈɒk.jə.paɪ/

(V) to reduce to the least possible amount

minimize /ˈmɪn.ɪ.maɪz/

Most of the Taklimakan Deser is covered with

sand dunes

diverse plant life

tamarisk

spiny plants

Plants in the Takltmaka Desert

are mostly tall trees.

are not very hardy.

thrive in extreme conditions.

grow only in areas above 250 meters high.

(N) the change from liquid to gas; loss of water to the air

evaporation

(adj) Relating to change from one type to another

transitional /trænˈzɪʃ.ən.əl/

(N) behavior to deal with difficult situations

mechanism /ˈmek.ə.nɪ.zəm/

We had to ___________ our plans to fit Jack's timetable.

adapt

(V) to make weaker by mixing with water

dilute /daɪˈluːt/

(adj) very severe or difficult

extreme /ɪkˈstriːm/

(N) something that causes geat difficulties

stressor

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