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a region so arid because of little rainfall that it supports only sparse and widely spaced vegetation or no vegetation at all.

any area in which few forms of life can exist because of lack of water, permanent frost, or absence of soil.

an area of the ocean in which it is believed no marine life exists.

(formerly) any unsettled area between the Mississippi and the Rocky Mountains thought to be unsuitable for human habitation.

any place lacking in something.

of, relating to, or like a desert.

occurring, living, or flourishing in the desert.

designed or suitable for wear in the desert, as cool, protective clothing.

to leave (a person, place, etc.) without intending to return, especially in violation of a duty, promise, or the like.

(of military personnel) to leave or run away from (service, duty, etc.) with the intention of never returning.

to fail (someone) at a time of need.

to forsake or leave one's duty, obligations, etc. (sometimes followed by from, to, etc.).

(of military personnel) to leave service, duty, etc., with no intention of returning.

Usually deserts reward or punishment that is deserved.

the state or fact of deserving reward or punishment.

the state or condition of being worthy, as in character or behavior.