Barron's essential word for IELTS. Unit 1 Plant life | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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(N) something that causes geat difficulties

stressor

(V) to decide

determine

(adj) strong; sudden and destructive

violent /ˈvaɪə.lənt/

Plants in the Takltmaka Desert

grow only in areas above 250 meters high.

thrive in extreme conditions.

are mostly tall trees.

are not very hardy.

(adj) producing a lot of something

prolific

(adj) Relating to change from one type to another

transitional /trænˈzɪʃ.ən.əl/

Most of the Taklimakan Deser is covered with

spiny plants

sand dunes

diverse plant life

tamarisk

(V) to grow well

thrive /θraɪv/

(adj) very severe or difficult

extreme /ɪkˈstriːm/

(adj) tough, able to endure difficult conditions

resilient /rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt/

(N) wetness or water

moisture /ˈmɔɪs.tʃər/

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

evaporation

(N) the edge of somethig

fringe /frɪndʒ/

Environmental stressors in the Takimakan Desert include

extreme temperatures.

sparse sunlight.

periods of heavy rainfall

lack of salt in the soil.

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

adapt

(V) to change to fit a situation or environment

adapt /əˈdæpt/

(V) to reduce to the least possible amount

minimize /ˈmɪn.ɪ.maɪz/

(N) behavior to deal with difficult situations

mechanism /ˈmek.ə.nɪ.zəm/

(V) to be in a place: exist in

occupy /ˈɒk.jə.paɪ/

(N) a sudden or big change

swing

(adj) small in numbers or amount

sparse /spɑːs/

(adj) varied, of many kinds

diverse /daɪˈvɜːs/

(V) to gradually increase over time

accumulate /əˈkjuː.mjə.leɪt/

(V) to make weaker by mixing with water

dilute /daɪˈluːt/

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