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GLOSSARY OF SCRIPT 1

"THE UNAVOIDABLE"

1. Arid /ˈærɪd/ - (adjective) Extremely dry or barren, often
referring to a lack of rainfall.

2. Barren /ˈbærən/ - (adjective) Infertile, unable to produce

vegetation.

3. Drought /draʊt/ - (noun) A prolonged period of abnormally
low rainfall, leading to a water shortage.

4. Scarcity /ˈskɛrsəti/ - (noun) Insufficiency or a shortage of

something.

5. Power outages /ˈpaʊər ˈaʊtɪdʒɪz/ - (noun) The loss of
electrical power or electricity supply.

6. Anxious /ˈæŋkʃəs/ - (adjective) Feeling unease or worry about

a future event.

7. Treatment /ˈtriːtmənt/ - (noun) Medical care or therapy given

to someone who is ill.

8. Determination /dɪˌtɜrmɪˈneɪʃən/ - (noun) The act of making a

firm decision or showing strong willpower.

9. Humble /ˈhʌmbəl/ - (adjective) Having a modest or lowly

attitude; not arrogant.

10. Compassionate /kəmˈpæʃənət/ - (adjective) Showing

kindness and empathy towards others.