Desert
Part of speech: noun
Definition: That which is considered to be deserved or merited; a just punishment or reward A barren area of land or desolate terrain, especially one with little water or vegetation; a wasteland.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To leave (anything that depends on one's presence to survive, exist, or succeed), especially when contrary to a promise or obligation; to abandon; to forsake. To leave one's duty or post, especially to leave a military or naval unit without permission
Example sentence: Our knowledge is a receding mirage in an expanding desert of ignorance.
Abandon
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To give up control of, to surrender.To leave behind, to desert.To cast or drive out; to banish; to expel; to reject.To relinquish a claim to property to underwriters.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A complete giving up to natural impulses; freedom from artificial constraint; careless freedom or ease.
Example sentence: Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song.