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1
marked by little or no precipitation or humidity
- struggling to survive in that hot and thirsty climate
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2
showing urgent desire or interest
- young athletes thirsty for a chance to prove themselves
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“Thirsty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirsty. Accessed 29 Jun. 2022.
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