Lingo

The Weather

31 Words

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flash
1.
flash
Verb

to deliberately showcase or display something in a showy and attention-grabbing manner

The entrepreneur flashed their luxury car collection on social media.

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humidity
2.
hu
mi
di
ty
Noun

the amount of moisture present in the air

The high humidity made the summer day feel even hotter.

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airless
3.
air
less
Adjective

lacking sufficient circulation of fresh air

The small room felt airless and stuffy after being closed all day.

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seasonal
4.
sea
so
nal
Adjective

typical or customary for a specific time of year

They enjoyed seasonal fruits and vegetables from the local farmer's market.

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fall
5.
fall
Verb

to quickly move from a higher place toward the ground

Be careful not to slip and fall on the wet floor.

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rise
6.
rise
Verb

to move from a lower to a higher position

The hot air balloon rose gracefully into the sky.

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changeable
7.
chan
gea
ble
Adjective

characterized by frequent or unpredictable changes

The weather in the mountains is notoriously changeable, with conditions shifting rapidly.

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cloudless
8.
cloud
less
Adjective

completely clear or free from clouds

The day dawned bright and cloudless, promising perfect beach weather.

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heavy
9.
hea
vy
Adjective

having a lot of weight and not easy to move or pick up

He felt the weight of the heavy burden on his shoulders.

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regional
10.
re
gio
nal
Adjective

involving a particular region or geographic area

Regional conflicts can arise over territorial disputes or resource allocation.

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stable
11.
sta
ble
Adjective

firm and able to stay in the same position or state

The table is stable and doesn't wobble when you put weight on it.

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steady
12.
stea
dy
Adjective

not subject to significant change or decline

His income has remained steady throughout the economic downturn.

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tropical
13.
tro
pi
cal
Adjective

associated with or characteristic of the tropics, regions of the Earth near the equator known for their warm climate and lush vegetation

Tropical rainforests are biodiverse ecosystems found near the equator.

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wind
less
Adjective

calm and without any noticeable movement of air

The lake was completely windless, reflecting the clear blue sky perfectly.

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chill
15.
chill
Noun

the feeling of coldness

She felt a chill in the air as the sun began to set.

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warmth
16.
warmth
Noun

the quality or state of moderate heat

She curled up under the blanket, soaking in its cozy warmth.

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frostbite
17.
frost
bite
Noun

a serious injury resulting from excessive exposure to severely cold weather or things, causing the freezing of the nose, toes, fingers, etc.

She developed frostbite on her fingers after being outside in the freezing weather for too long.

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frosty
18.
fros
ty
Adjective

(of the weather) having extremely cold temperatures that cause thin layers of ice to form on surfaces

They bundled up in warm coats and scarves to brave the frosty morning air.

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heatstroke
19.
heat
stroke
Noun

a serious condition that happens when the body gets too hot due to a lengthly exposure to high temperature

She was rushed to the hospital after suffering from heatstroke during the marathon.

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dry season
20.
dry season
Noun

a season during which there is no rain

The dry season in the region lasts for several months, affecting crop growth.

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dust storm
21.
dust storm
Noun

strong winds that lift up clouds of soil or dust, reducing visibility and potentially causing damage

The desert experienced a severe dust storm, obscuring the sun and forcing residents indoors.

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flood
22.
flood
Verb

to become covered or filled by water

Emergency services were on high alert as the storm threatened to flood the coastal towns.

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frost
23.
frost
Noun

a weather condition during which the temperature drops below the freezing point and thin layers of ice are formed on the surfaces

The early frost caught many farmers off guard this season.

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mist
24.
mist
Noun

a thin, fog-like cloud consisting of tiny water droplets suspended in the air

The morning mist obscured the view of the mountains from the valley.

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rainbow
25.
rain
bow
Noun

the bent lines of different colors that appear in the sky after the rain

After the rain, a beautiful rainbow appeared over the hills.

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tsunami
26.
tsu
na
mi
Noun

a very high wave or series of waves caused by an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption

The devastating tsunami in 2004 wreaked havoc across coastal regions of Southeast Asia.

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typhoon
27.
ty
phoon
Noun

a tropical storm with violent winds moving in a circle that form over the western Pacific Ocean

The typhoon brought heavy rain and strong winds, causing widespread damage to homes and infrastructure.

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28.
[rain] cats and dogs
Phrase

to rain really hard

It's going to rain cats and dogs.

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shadow
29.
sha
dow
Noun

a dark shape on a surface made by a person or object blocking the light

The shadow of the building loomed over the park.

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overcast
30.
o
ver
cast
Noun

a condition where the sky is completely covered with clouds, blocking sunlight

The overcast made it feel like evening even though it was midday.

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thunderbolt
31.
thun
der
bolt
Noun

a flash of lightning accompanied by the sound of thunder at once, which strikes a person or object

The thunderbolt struck the tree, splitting it in half.

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