1. technically (adv.): according to the exact understanding
of rules, facts, etc.
2. imagine (v.): to
form (a picture, idea) in one’s mind
3. massive (adj.): huge, great
4. dune, sand dune (n.): a small hill of
sand formed by the wind, near the sea or in a desert
5. range (n.): a group of mountains or hills
6. gravel (n.): small rounded stones,
often mixed with sand
7. flats (often pl.): an area of
low level ground, often near water
8. bed (n.): a layer of clay, rock, etc.
in the ground
9. characterize (v.): to be a special quality or typical feature of
10. block (v.): to prevent something
from happening
11. precipitation (n.): rain
12. semiarid (adj.): describes an area
or climate with little rain but not completely dry
13. moderate (adj.): not high or low, comfortable
13. moderate (adj.): not high or low, comfortable
14. ground-hugging (adj.): staying very
close to the ground
15. bush (n.): a plant with many thin
branches growing up from the ground
16. shrub (n.): a small bush with
several woody stems
17. scattered (adj.): covering a wide
area
18. shiny (adj.): smooth and bright;
reflecting the light
19. conserving (adj.): saving
20. provide (v.): to give someone something
that they need
21. shelter (n.): any
building or covering (tree branches, a cave, etc.) that gives physical
protection
22. imply (v.): to indicate or suggest
indirectly
23. uncommon (adj.): unusual, not
commonly found or experienced
24. burrow
(v.): to dig into the ground
