Question

The torrid landscape of the desert makes it a difficult place for humans to live. The lack of rain and extreme temperatures create unique

environmental circumstances for plants and animals as well.
Which word has the same connotation as torrid as it is used in the passage?
1. burning
2. heated
3. scorched
4. warm

Answer 1

The word 'scorched' shares a similar connotation with 'torrid', both implying extreme heat and dryness like that in a desert landscape.

Step-by-step explanation:

The word torrid, as used in the passage, conveys a sense of extreme heat and dryness associated with the desert landscape. Of the options provided, scorched has a similar connotation to torrid, implying a landscape that is very hot and dry, much like a desert environment subjected to intense sunlight and heat.