Basic Details
Word: Arid
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Very dry; lacking moisture, especially in reference to land or climate.
Synonyms: Dry, parched, barren
Antonyms: Humid, moist, wet
Idioms and Phrases
- Arid as a desert: Used to describe something that is extremely dry or lacking in interest. Example: "The lecture was as arid as a desert, leaving the students yawning."
- Cut off from the rain: To be in a situation where one lacks the necessary support or resources. Example: "Since the area was cut off from the rain for months, the crops became arid and unproductive."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The arid landscape made it challenging for any plants to grow in the area.
Example 2: Farmers struggled to cultivate crops in the arid climate where rainfall was scarce.
Example 3: The arid conditions of the desert are home to only a few specially adapted animals and plants.
Fun Fact
Did you know that some deserts receive less than 250 millimetres of rain per year? This extreme lack of moisture is what defines them as arid regions.
Famous Quote
"In an arid land, there is nothing more precious than water." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "arid" mean?
a) Very wet
b) Very dry
c) Very warm
d) Very cold
Answer: b) Very dry
2. Which of these is a synonym of "arid"?
a) Moist
b) Barren
c) Lush
d) Damp
Answer: b) Barren
3. Which word is an antonym of "arid"?
a) Dry
b) Parched
c) Moist
d) Barren
Answer: c) Moist
4. Which sentence uses "arid" correctly?
a) The arid air was filled with humidity.
b) The arid environment makes it difficult for many plants to survive.
c) The arid dessert was full of delicious cakes.
d) The arid river flowed quickly through the valley.
Answer: b) The arid environment makes it difficult for many plants to survive.
5. What does the idiom "arid as a desert" suggest?
a) Something is very wet
b) Something is interesting
c) Something is very dry and uninteresting
d) Something is colourful
Answer: c) Something is very dry and uninteresting
