Question

question 11 of 15
what does the word arid most likely mean, as it is used in this sentence?
with next to no rainfall in a given month, the desert landscape was completely arid.
a. dry
b. hot
c. unpleasant
d. empty

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "arid", we analyze the context. The sentence states there is "next to no rainfall" in the desert landscape. A desert with little rainfall is typically dry. Option B (Hot) is incorrect because lack of rainfall doesn't directly mean hot. Option C (Unpleasant) is subjective and not related to rainfall. Option D (Empty) is irrelevant to the rainfall context. So "arid" means dry.

Answer:

A. Dry