semiarid
Pronunciation
Adjective
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Having a dry climate with slightly more rainfall than a true desert.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Cacti and hardy shrubs are common in the region's _____ landscape."
Answer: semiarid
In your own words, what does "semiarid" mean?
Having a dry climate with slightly more rainfall than a true desert.
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