arid · adjective /ˈær.ɪd/Full view
arid
C2 very dry and without enough rain for plants
Dictionary example:

an arid region/climate

Learner example:

The first thing I have noticed, during my arrival, was the impressive number of trees seen even from the plane windows. That was a big surprise for someone growing up in such an arid country as Greece. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Greek)

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