Xeric
Adjectiveअत्यंत शुष्क, मरूस्थलीय
Definition
Characterized by, relating to, or adapted to an extremely dry habitat or environment
Contextual Sentence: "The xeric conditions of the Thar Desert necessitate specialized water conservation techniques for agriculture."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Xer = dry (from Greek 'xeros') - think of xerophytes (desert plants) that survive in dry conditions
Synonyms
arid
desert
dry
semi-arid
drought-prone
Antonyms
humid
moist
wet
aquatic
hydric