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deserted
de - sert - ed (adjective)
meaning
quiet and empty because no people are there
example
why might a parking lot be deserted?
a parking lot might be deserted when it

Explanation:

The word "deserted" is an adjective. Its meaning is described as quiet and empty because no people are there. An example is given about a parking - lot being deserted.

Answer:

The word "deserted" means quiet and empty because no people are there, as in the case of a deserted parking lot.