In the sentence, “The arid desert had little to no water,” what does “arid” mean?

“Despite the medication, the patient’s condition deteriorated.” What does “deteriorated” mean in this context?

“The sun is to day as the moon is to ________.”

“Because of the flood, many residents evacuated their homes.” What does “evacuated” mean?

In the sentence, “The chef’s culinary skills were impeccable,” what does “culinary” relate to?

“The champion was formidable and no one could defeat him.” What does “formidable” mean?

“The antique vase was fragile and could break easily.” What does “fragile” mean?

“She was benevolent and always helped those in need.” What does “benevolent” mean?

“The trees were barren during winter.” What does “barren” signify?

“The enigma puzzled everyone in the room.” What does “enigma” mean?