A Home in the Desert (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)

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(v) to need something or rely on something for support or help Example: I ______ on my friends for help.

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depend

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(v) to show or represent something in a picture, story, or other form Example: The painting ______ a beautiful landscape.

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depict

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(n) a person who is appointed to help someone in a position of authority Example: The ______ helps the manager with tasks.

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deputy

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(v) to get something from a source Example: You can ______ joy from helping others.

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derive

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(n) a large area of land that is very dry and hot, with few plants and little water Example: The ______ is very hot during the day.

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desert

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(v) to plan or create something in a detailed way Example: I want to ______ a new toy.

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design

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(v) to want or wish for something Example: I ______ a new bike.

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desire

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(v) to describe something in a detailed way, giving all the small parts or features Example: Please ______ your plan for the project.

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detail

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(v) to notice or discover something, especially something that is not immediately obvious Example: I can ______ a smell in the kitchen.

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detect

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(n) a tool or piece of equipment made for a specific purpose Example: He bought a new ______ for cooking.

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device

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(v) to give your time or effort to something Example: I ______ time to my studies.

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devote

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(v) to be not the same as something else Example: The two apples ______ in color.

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differ

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(n) the act of eating a meal, especially the evening meal Example: We enjoy ______ together every night.

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dining

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(n) the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening Example: We eat ______ at six o'clock.

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dinner

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(v) to guide or control something to go in a certain direction Example: I will ______ you to the park.

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direct

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