Aridness and Starkness

Aridness noun - A deficiency of moisture (especially when resulting from a permanent absence of rainfall).

Starkness and aridness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Starkness" instead a noun "Aridness".

Starkness noun - An extreme lack of furnishings or ornamentation.

Aridness and starkness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Aridness" instead a noun "Starkness".