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resilient

CEFR: C1

Able to withstand, endure, or recover quickly from severe environmental stress, drought, shock, or economic hardship.

Synonyms

hardy
tenacious
durable

Common Collocations

resilient to climate change
highly resilient
resilient economy

Example Sentence

Native desert tamarisk species are exceptionally resilient, surviving prolonged drought and high subterranean salt levels.

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