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Vocabulary Entry
drought
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.
Example Sentences
"The region suffered from a severe drought last summer."
"Farmers are concerned about the effects of drought on their crops."
"The government announced relief measures to help communities affected by drought."
V
verb
To deprive of moisture or cause to dry up.
Example Sentences
"The hot sun will drought the soil if it doesn't rain soon."
"They used a fan to drought the painted surface quickly."
"Prolonged exposure to the wind can drought the vegetation."