verdant
Adjective
Hard difficulty
What does “verdant” mean?
adjective.(of countryside) green with grass or other rich vegetation.
SAT Usage
this term is often found in passages describing nature, agriculture, or idyllic settings, emphasizing lushness and vitality. It suggests not just greenness but a sense of abundance and life, contrasting with words like "barren," which implies desolation and lack of growth.
Common Confusions
Verdant implies lush greenery and vitality, while arid usually suggests a dry, barren environment lacking in moisture and vegetation.
Do not choose verdant if the context emphasizes barrenness or lack of vegetation rather than being green with grass or other rich vegetation.
Example Sentences
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The verdant hills of spring turned golden by late summer.