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 thirst thirst /ˈθɝːst/

noun

  1. () A physiological need to drink  ( thirstiness , thirst )
    a physiological need to drink
     The desert traveler's thirst became unbearable under the scorching sun.
    The desert traveler's thirst became unbearable under the scorching sun.
  2. () Strong desire for something (not food or drink)  ( hungriness , thirstiness , hunger , thirst )
    strong desire for something (not food or drink)
     A thirst for knowledge
    a thirst for knowledge
     Hunger for affection
    hunger for affection

verb

  1. Have a craving, appetite, or great desire for  ( hunger , lust , starve , crave , thirst )
    have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
  2. Feel the need to drink  ( thirst )
    feel the need to drink


 Atacama Desert Atacama Desert /ˌætəˈkɑːmə ˈdɛzərt/

noun

  1. A desert in western Chile that extends roughly 600 miles south from the Peruvian border; one of the driest areas in the world, but rich in nitrate and copper deposits  ( Atacama Desert )
    a desert in western Chile that extends roughly 600 miles south from the Peruvian border; one of the driest areas in the world, but rich in nitrate and copper deposits
     Despite being one of the driest places, the Atacama Desert has rich mineral deposits.
    Despite being one of the driest places, the Atacama Desert has rich mineral deposits.


 Powys Powys /ˈpoʊɪs/

noun

  1. British writer of novels about nature; one of three literary brothers (1872-1963)  ( John Cowper Powys , Powys )
    British writer of novels about nature; one of three literary brothers (1872-1963)
  2. British writer of allegorical novels; one of three literary brothers (1875-1953)  ( Powys , Theodore Francis Powys , T. F. Powys )
    British writer of allegorical novels; one of three literary brothers (1875-1953)
  3. British writer of essays; one of three literary brothers (1884-1939)  ( Llewelyn Powys , Powys )
    British writer of essays; one of three literary brothers (1884-1939)


 succulent succulent /ˈsʌkjəlɪnt/

adjective

  1. Tender and full of juice  ( lush , succulent )
    tender and full of juice
     Lush fruits
    lush fruits
     Succulent roast beef
    succulent roast beef
     Succulent plants with thick fleshy leaves
    succulent plants with thick fleshy leaves

noun

  1. A plant adapted to arid conditions and characterized by fleshy water-storing tissues that act as water reservoirs  ( succulent )
    a plant adapted to arid conditions and characterized by fleshy water-storing tissues that act as water reservoirs
     I keep a few succulents on my windowsill because they're low-maintenance and look beautiful
    I keep a few succulents on my windowsill because they're low-maintenance and look beautiful