A245 words
Weather
Describing the weather, climate and seasons.
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- weatherwĕth<strong>′</strong>ərThe state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time, especially regarding temperature, precipitation, wind, and cloud cover.
- sunnounsŭnThe star at the center of the solar system that provides light and heat to Earth.
- rainrānWater falling in drops from the clouds; precipitation.
- snownounsnōAtmospheric precipitation in the form of white, delicate ice crystals that fall and accumulate on surfaces.
- windnounwĭndMoving air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction.
- cloudkloudA visible mass of condensed water vapour or ice crystals floating in the atmosphere.
- temperaturetĕm<strong>′</strong>pər-ə-chr′A measure of how hot or cold something is.
- hotadjectivehɒtHaving a high temperature.
- coldadjectivekəʊldhaving a low temperature; lacking warmth or emotional warmth; an illness causing a runny nose, sneezing, and sore throat.
- warmadjectivewɔːmhaving or giving out a moderate degree of heat; at a comfortably high temperature.
- cooladjectivekulSlightly or moderately cold; low in temperature but not freezing.
- forecastverbˈfɔːˌkɑːstA prediction or estimate of a future event or trend, especially regarding weather or financial/business conditions.
- stormstôrmA violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds, rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.
- thundernounthŭn<strong>′</strong>dərthe loud, rumbling or crashing noise that follows a lightning flash during a storm
- lightninglīt<strong>′</strong>nĭngA natural electrical discharge of very short duration and high voltage between a cloud and the ground or within a cloud, accompanied by a bright flash and thunder.
- fogfôgA thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface, causing reduced visibility.
- humidityhyo̅o̅-mĭd<strong>′</strong>ĭ-tēThe amount of water vapor present in the air.
- seasonnounsē<strong>′</strong>zənOne of the four distinct periods of the year (spring, summer, autumn, winter), characterized by particular weather patterns and daylight hours.
- springverb-intransitivesprĭngA coiled device that returns to its original shape after being compressed or stretched; the season between winter and summer.
- summernounˈsʌm ərthe warmest season of the year, occurring between spring and autumn.
- autumnnounˈɔ təmThe season between summer and winter, characterized by cooling temperatures, falling leaves, and harvest time.
- winternounˈwɪntəThe coldest season of the year, occurring between autumn and spring.
- umbrellanounʌmˈbrɛl əA portable device for protection against rain or sun, consisting of a folding canopy supported on a central rod.
- degreenoundĭ-grē<strong>′</strong>A unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or the level/intensity of something; also an academic qualification awarded by a university.
- wetadjectivewɛtCovered or saturated with liquid, especially water; not dry.
- drydraɪFree from moisture or liquid; not wet.
- boilingadjectiveˈbɔɪ lɪŋThe process of a liquid reaching its vaporization point and bubbling vigorously; extremely hot.
- mildadjectivemaɪldNot strong, extreme, or severe; gentle and moderate in force, intensity, or character.
- outsideˈaʊtˈsaɪdThe external side or surface of something; the area that is not within a boundary or enclosure.
- skyskīThe region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth; the expanse that appears as a dome over the earth, often blue during the day and dark at night.
- rainbownounrān<strong>′</strong>bō′A multicolored arc visible in the sky when sunlight is refracted and reflected through raindrops.
- hailhālPrecipitation in the form of small, hard balls of ice falling from the sky; or, to call out to someone, often to attract attention.
- sleetslētA form of precipitation consisting of a mixture of rain and partially melted snow or ice pellets.
- frostnounfrôstA thin, white layer of ice crystals that forms on surfaces when the temperature drops below freezing.
- showernounˈʃaʊəA brief fall of rain, hail, sleet, or snow; or a device/act of washing oneself under a spray of water.
- downpournounˈdaʊnˌpɔrA heavy, sudden fall of rain.
- sunshinenounˈsʌnˌʃaɪnThe light and heat that come directly from the sun.
- breezenounbrizA gentle, pleasant wind.
- galenoungeɪlA very strong wind, specifically one with a speed between 34 and 47 knots on the Beaufort scale.
- tornadotôr-nā<strong>′</strong>dōA violent, rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground, capable of causing immense destruction.
- hurricanehûr<strong>′</strong>ĭ-kān′A severe tropical storm with violent winds, especially in the western Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.
- floodflŭdAn overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits, especially over what is normally dry land.
- droughtnoundroutA prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.
- climatenounklī<strong>′</strong>mĭtThe long-term pattern of weather conditions (temperature, rainfall, wind, etc.) typical of a particular region or the Earth as a whole.
- changeverb-transitivetʃeɪndʒto make or become different