5th box -Flashcards

/daɪˈvɜːs $ dəˈvɜːrs, daɪ-/ Varied, of many kinds The diverse ways that plants adapt to desert conditions makes a fascinating study.

/daɪˈluːt $ dɪˈluːt, daɪ-/ To make weaker by mixing with water It dilutes the normally toxic salt by increasing the number and volume of its cells.

/prəˈlɪfɪk/ (Adj.) Producing a lot of something Three Taklimakan plants represent some of the most diverse, prolific vegetation in the area.

/ˈvaɪələnt/ (Adj.) Strong; sudden and destructive Violent winds tear up many plants or cover them with sand.