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Comparative
more arid
Superlative
most arid
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(of land or a climate) very dry because of not having enough or any rain
- The Sahara Desert is known for its arid climate, with vast expanses of sand and very little vegetation.
- Arid regions like the Atacama Desert in Chile receive so little rainfall that some areas have been dubbed the driest places on Earth.
- Plants and animals in arid environments have adapted to survive with minimal water, using specialized features like deep roots or nocturnal behavior.
- People living in arid climates often rely on advanced irrigation techniques and water conservation practices to sustain agriculture and daily life.
- Arid regions are susceptible to desertification, a process where fertile land becomes increasingly dry and unable to support vegetation due to human activities or climate change.
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lacking energy, excitement, or vitality
- The lecture was so arid that half the class fell asleep.
- His writing style is arid and fails to engage the reader.
- The party was arid, with little conversation or laughter.
- The meeting turned arid after the initial discussion.
- She found the documentary arid and uninteresting.
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