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February 28, 2017 Word of the Day

arid /ˈerəd/ adjective
arid
/ˈerəd/
adjective
Arid land
Arid land
Definition of ARID

[more arid; most arid]

1 : very dry : having very little rain or water

  • an arid desert

  • arid lands/regions

2 : lacking in interest and life

  • a dull and arid textbook

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