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| Word | Definition | Practice Sentence | Synonyms | Antonyms | Part of Speech Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| arid | A region or climate that is extremely dry, receiving very little rainfall. | The arid land had very little vegetation and water. | Adjective | ||
| equator | The imaginary line around the middle of the Earth, dividing the planet into northern and southern hemispheres. | The equator divides the Earth into the northern and southern hemispheres. | Noun | ||
| mesa | A flat-topped mountain or hill with steep sides, often found in dry regions. | I enjoyed hiking to the top of the mesa for a beautiful view. | Noun | ||
| simoon | A hot, dry, dust-laden wind that blows in Arabia and North Africa. | During the intense heatwave, the simoon raised clouds of sand. | Noun | ||
| desert | A land characterized by extreme temperatures and scarce water sources. | The camel trudged through the hot desert, searching for water. | Noun | ||
| dune | A mound or ridge of sand created by the wind or water. | The hot sand burned beneath my feet as I walked across the vast dune. | Noun | ||
| barren | A land that cannot sustain plant life due to lack of fertility or nutrients. | The barren landscape could not sustain life. | Adjective | ||
| sandstorm | A violent, swirling wind that picks up and carries large amounts of sand. | The sandstorm was so intense that it blocked out the sun. | Noun | ||
| mirage | An optical illusion caused by the bending of light rays, often appearing as a shimmering image. | The shimmering pool of water ahead was a mirage in the scorching heat. | Noun | ||
| drought | A prolonged period with significantly below-average levels of precipitation. | The severe drought in Sudan caused crops to fail. | Noun |
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