deserts

Explanation: When a person deserts the military, he or she leaves without permission.

Sentence: A soldier who deserts is committing a crime.


distract

Explanation: When you distract people, you draw their attention to something else. 

Sentence: A toy will distract a crying child.

 


emerged

Explanation: When something has emerged, it has come into view.

Sentence: The sun emerged from behind the clouds.


huddled

Explanation: When people are huddled together, they are gathered together.

Sentence: the newborn kittens huddled together for warmth.


peasants

Explanation: Peasants are owners of small farms, or farm laborers.

Sentence: The peasants bought and sold vegetables at the village market.


precaution

Explanation: A precaution is something you do to prevent something bad or dangerous from happening

Sentence: A bike helmet is a good precaution against head injuries.