Usually of a place: abandoned, deserted, or uninhabited.
That which is 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.
Any barren place or situation.
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.
Not productive; useless; fruitless.
No longer used to produce new words (see examples).