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Woordenschat voor IELTS General (Score 8-9) - Weather

Hier leert u enkele Engelse woorden die verband houden met het weer en die nodig zijn voor het General Training IELTS-examen.

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Vocabulary for General Training IELTS (8-9)
monsoon
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

moesson, moessonseizoen

moesson, moessonseizoen

Ex: Meteorologists closely monitor atmospheric conditions to predict the onset and duration of monsoon, helping communities prepare for its arrival .
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precipitation
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

snow, rain, hail, etc. that falls to or condenses on the ground

neerslag, precipitatatie

neerslag, precipitatatie

Ex: The accumulation of ice on power lines and tree branches during precipitation can lead to power outages and hazardous road conditions .
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dew
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

dauw, vocht

dauw, vocht

Ex: In the early morning lightdew glistened like diamonds on the grass , adding a magical quality to the landscape .
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thermometer
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a piece of equipment that measures the temperature of the air

thermometer, temperatuurmeting

thermometer, temperatuurmeting

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isobar
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(meteorology) a line on a map that joins places with the same air pressure at a given time or over a given period

isobar, druksniveau

isobar, druksniveau

Ex: As the storm approached , isobars on the weather chart began to cluster more closely together , signaling strong winds .
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beaufort scale
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

Beaufort-schaal, Beaufortschaal

Beaufort-schaal, Beaufortschaal

Ex: The coastal weather station reported a Beaufort Scale rating of 4, indicating a moderate breeze along the shoreline.
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flurry
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

sneeuwbui, flitsbuien

sneeuwbui, flitsbuien

Ex: A flurry of snow made the roads slippery .
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sleet
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

frozen raindrops or partially melted snowflakes that fall as ice pellets

ijzel, sleet

ijzel, sleet

Ex: sleet clung to the tree branches , creating a picturesque winter scene .
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whiteout
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

witteuit, witte omhulsel

witteuit, witte omhulsel

Ex: The pilot decided to delay the flight due to the impending whiteout conditions.
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chinook
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a warm, dry wind that descends the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, causing a rapid and significant increase in temperature

chinook, chinookwind

chinook, chinookwind

Ex: Farmers welcomed chinook, as it helped prevent frost damage to crops during cold spells .
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gust
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a drastic and sudden rush of wind

stoot, vlaag

stoot, vlaag

Ex: With gust, the autumn leaves danced and twirled in a colorful whirlwind before settling back to the ground .
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slush
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

modderige sneeuw, slush

modderige sneeuw, slush

Ex: slush on the driveway made it challenging for the homeowners to clear a path for their cars .
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squall
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

squall, stormpje

squall, stormpje

Ex: The plane experienced turbulence as it passed through squall, causing a brief period of discomfort for the passengers .
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flash flood
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

flashoverstroming, snelstroomoverlast

flashoverstroming, snelstroomoverlast

Ex: Flash floods can occur with little warning , making it essential to stay informed about weather conditions in vulnerable areas .
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sunburst
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a sudden, intense appearance of sunlight, often breaking through clouds and creating a radiant and vivid effect in the sky

zonnestraal, zonnebloem

zonnestraal, zonnebloem

Ex: The sunrise was accompanied by a sunburst, painting the sky with hues of pink and orange .
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anticyclone
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

anticycloon, hogedrukgebied

anticycloon, hogedrukgebied

Ex: Residents took advantage of the calm weather brought by anticyclone to enjoy outdoor activities like picnics and hiking in the mountains .
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bluster
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a strong, noisy, and gusty wind, often accompanied by turbulent

bries, windhoos

bries, windhoos

Ex: The windows rattled with each gust of bluster, creating an eerie ambiance indoors .
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balmy
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

pleasantly warm, mild, and soothing

zacht, mild

zacht, mild

Ex: balmy atmosphere of the spa provided a relaxing environment for guests to unwind .
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