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Adjectives of Temperature

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freeze
1.
freeze
Verb

to become hard or turn to ice because of reaching or going below 0° Celsius

As the temperature dropped overnight, the water in the pond began to freeze.

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freeze
2.
freeze
Verb

to become hard or turn to ice because of reaching or going below 0° Celsius

As the temperature dropped overnight, the water in the pond began to freeze.

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chilly
3.
chi
lly
Adjective

cold in an unpleasant or uncomfortable way

She put on a jacket to protect against the chilly wind.

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frigid
4.
fri
gid
Adjective

extremely cold in temperature, often causing discomfort or numbness

The frigid winter air made every breath feel like a frosty exhale.

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cold
5.
cold
Adjective

having a temperature lower than the human body's average temperature

I prefer to drink cold water on a hot day.

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cool
6.
cool
Adjective

having a pleasantly mild, low temperature

She appreciated the cool interior of the museum on the hot day.

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warm
7.
warm
Adjective

having a temperature that is high but not hot, especially in a way that is pleasant

She dipped her feet in the warm sand on the beach.

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heat
8.
heat
Noun

the method or system used to warm a building and keep it comfortable inside, such as central heating, radiators, etc.

Could you please turn on the heat it's freezing in here.

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hot
9.
hot
Adjective

having a higher than normal temperature

I turned on the air conditioner because it was getting too hot inside.

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scorch
10.
scorch
Verb

to burn something slightly on the surface, causing a change in color without significant damage

The iron was too hot and began to scorch the fabric.

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sweltering
11.
swel
te
ring
Adjective

extremely hot and uncomfortable, often causing sweating

The sweltering heat made it feel like an oven outside.

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blister
12.
blis
ter
Noun

a swollen area on the skin filled with liquid, caused by constant rubbing or by burning

A blister is a small pocket of fluid that forms on the skin, typically caused by friction, burns, or other injuries.

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roast
13.
roast
Verb

to cook something, especially meat, over a fire or in an oven for an extended period

Roast the turkey in the oven at 350° F for several hours until it's golden brown and juicy.

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boil
14.
boil
Verb

to cook food in very hot water

I boil eggs for breakfast every morning.

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