English · Combination Mistake
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Comprehend key vocabulary.
Rainfall in the desert is not only extremely low, but also extremely _____.
- A
Intense
- B
Erratic
- C
Meagre
- D
Undesirable
Erratic means not regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable. Therefore it makes sense to describe rain as erratic, especially in the desert, which is often infrequent and occurs in unpredictable patterns.
Intense" means intense or extreme in degree or force.
Erratic means irregular or unpredictable, and it is a good word to describe the rainfall in the desert, which is often infrequent and occurs in unpredictable patterns
Meagre" means inadequate or insufficient.
Undesirable" means not wanted or not liked.
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