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Weather

19 Words

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monsoon
1.
mon
soon
Noun

a period in the summer during which wind blows and rain falls in India or other hot South Asian countries

Farmers eagerly anticipate the monsoon season as it brings much-needed rainfall to replenish parched fields and ensure a successful harvest.

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precipitation
2.
pre
ci
pi
ta
tion
Noun

water in forms such as rain, snow, hail, or sleet that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface

The weather forecast predicts heavy precipitation tomorrow.

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dew
3.
dew
Noun

the tiny water drops that form on cool surfaces during the night, caused by condensation

The morning dew glistened on the grass, sparkling like diamonds in the early sunlight.

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thermometer
4.
ther
mo
me
ter
Noun

a tool designed to measure the temperature of the surrounding air or environment

The meteorologist placed the thermometer in the shaded shelter to get an accurate air temperature reading.

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a
ne
mo
me
ter
Noun

a device used to measure the speed and direction of the wind

The meteorologist used an anemometer to measure the wind speed during the weather report.

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i
so
bar
Noun

(in meteorology) a line on a map or chart connecting points that have the same atmospheric pressure at a given moment

The meteorologist drew isobars to predict wind patterns.

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beaufort scale
Noun

a scale devised to estimate wind speeds based on the observed effects of the wind on the sea surface and land features

Sailors on the ship estimated the wind strength using the Beaufort Scale, observing the sea conditions and movement of waves.

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flurry
8.
flu
rry
Noun

a small amount of rain, snow, etc. that moves in a quick and stormy way and lasts only for a short period of time

A sudden flurry of snow covered the ground in minutes.

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sleet
9.
sleet
Noun

frozen raindrops or partially melted snowflakes that fall as ice pellets

The weather forecast predicts a mix of rain and sleet tomorrow morning.

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whiteout
10.
white
out
Noun

a meteorological phenomenon characterized by a dense, widespread snowfall that significantly reduces visibility, often resulting in a featureless landscape

During the whiteout, it was nearly impossible to distinguish the road from the surrounding fields.

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chinook
11.
chi
nook
Noun

a large Pacific salmon valued as food, whose adults die after spawning

Fishermen caught several Chinook in the river this morning.

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gust
12.
gust
Noun

a drastic and sudden rush of wind

A sudden gust of wind rattled the windows, causing the curtains to billow into the room.

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slush
13.
slush
Noun

partially melted snow or ice, often forming a wet and muddy mixture

The streets turned into slush after the snow started to melt in the warmer weather.

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squall
14.
squall
Noun

a sudden, intense, and brief storm characterized by strong winds and often accompanied by rain or snow

The sailors encountered a squall while navigating the open sea, testing their seamanship skills.

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flash flood
Noun

a sudden and rapid flooding of a normally dry area, often caused by heavy rainfall or the sudden release of water

The desert experienced a flash flood after a torrential downpour, transforming dry riverbeds into rushing streams.

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sunburst
16.
sun
burst
Noun

a decorative brooch or ornament featuring a pattern that resembles the sun, often jeweled

She pinned a gold sunburst to her jacket.

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anticyclone
17.
an
ti
cyc
lone
Noun

a weather phenomenon with an extensive circulation of winds around a central region of high barometric pressure that is connected with calm and fine weather

The anticyclone settled over the region, bringing clear skies and warm temperatures for the weekend.

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bluster
18.
blus
ter
Noun

loud, noisy commotion or turbulence

The bluster in the streets made it hard to hear the announcement.

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balmy
19.
bal
my
Adjective

pleasantly warm, mild, and soothing

The balmy breeze rustled the leaves, bringing a sense of tranquility to the garden.

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