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C2 Woordenlijst - Weer en Temperatuur

Hier leer je alle essentiële woorden om over weer en temperatuur te praten, speciaal verzameld voor C2-niveau leerlingen.

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
monsoon
monsoon
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

moesson, regenseizoen

moesson, regenseizoen

Ex: 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
precipitation
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

neerslag, neerslag

neerslag, neerslag

Ex: The weather forecast predicts heavy precipitation tomorrow. 
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dew
dew
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

dauw, nachtelijke condensatie

dauw, nachtelijke condensatie

Ex: The morning dew glistened on the grass, sparkling like diamonds in the early sunlight. 
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isobar
isobar
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

isobaar, isobarenlijn

isobaar, isobarenlijn

Ex: The meteorologist drew isobars to predict wind patterns. 
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beaufort scale
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

schaal van Beaufort, Beaufortschaal

schaal van Beaufort, Beaufortschaal

Ex: Sailors on the ship estimated the wind strength using the Beaufort Scale, observing the sea conditions and movement of waves. 
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sleet
sleet
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

frozen raindrops or partially melted snowflakes that fall as ice pellets

natte sneeuw, hagel

natte sneeuw, hagel

Ex: The weather forecast predicts a mix of rain and sleet tomorrow morning. 
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whiteout
whiteout
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

sneeuwstorm, whiteout

sneeuwstorm, whiteout

Ex: During the whiteout, it was nearly impossible to distinguish the road from the surrounding fields. 
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chinook
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: The temperature soared unexpectedly as a chinook wind swept through the region, melting the snow rapidly. 
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gust
gust
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a drastic and sudden rush of wind

vlaag, windstoot

vlaag, windstoot

Ex: A sudden gust of wind rattled the windows, causing the curtains to billow into the room. 
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slush
slush
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

half gesmolten sneeuw, smurrie

half gesmolten sneeuw, smurrie

Ex: The streets turned into slush after the snow started to melt in the warmer weather. 
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squall
squall
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

een windvlaag, een stortbui

een windvlaag, een stortbui

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

plotselinge overstroming, flitsvloed

plotselinge overstroming, flitsvloed

Ex: The desert experienced a flash flood after a torrential downpour, transforming dry riverbeds into rushing streams. 
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sunburst
sunburst
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

zonne-uitbarsting, zonnestraal

zonne-uitbarsting, zonnestraal

Ex: The morning mist cleared, revealing a spectacular sunburst that illuminated the landscape. 
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anticyclone
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: The anticyclone settled over the region, bringing clear skies and warm temperatures for the weekend. 
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bluster
bluster
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

storm, windvlaag

storm, windvlaag

Ex: The weather report warned of a bluster expected to sweep through the region, bringing strong winds and unsettled conditions. 
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balmy
balmy
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

pleasantly warm, mild, and soothing

zacht, aangenaam warm

zacht, aangenaam warm

Ex: The balmy breeze rustled the leaves, bringing a sense of tranquility to the garden. 
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sweltering
sweltering
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

extremely hot and uncomfortable, often causing sweating

broeierig, loeiheet

broeierig, loeiheet

Ex: The sweltering heat made it feel like an oven outside. 
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torrid
torrid
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

characterized by intense and oppressive heat

brandend, heet

brandend, heet

Ex: The desert experienced torrid temperatures, reaching well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. 
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sizzling
sizzling
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

so hot as to produce a hissing or crackling sound

sissend, knetterend

sissend, knetterend

Ex: The sizzling bacon in the pan filled the kitchen with a tempting aroma. 
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parching
parching
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

becoming dried, often due to intense heat or a lack of moisture

uitdrogend, brandend

uitdrogend, brandend

Ex: The parching desert sun quickly dried out any moisture, leaving the landscape cracked and barren. 
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flaming
flaming
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

extreme heat, often associated with flames or burning

vlammend, brandend

vlammend, brandend

Ex: The firefighters battled the flaming inferno, working tirelessly to contain the blaze and protect nearby homes. 
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lukewarm
lukewarm
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having a temperature that is only slightly warm

lauw, handwarm

lauw, handwarm

Ex: She took a sip of the lukewarm tea, finding it just right for her taste. 
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muggy
muggy
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

characterized by high humidity and oppressive warmth

benauwd, vochtig en warm

benauwd, vochtig en warm

Ex: The city experienced a muggy afternoon with high humidity levels, prompting residents to seek relief indoors. 
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nippy
nippy
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of weather) having a sharp, cold quality

scherp, koel

scherp, koel

Ex: The morning air was nippy, signaling the arrival of fall. 
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arctic
arctic
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

very cold

arctisch, ijskoud

arctisch, ijskoud

Ex: The arctic winds howled outside, rattling the windows and chilling the room to bone-chilling temperatures. 
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glacial
glacial
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

freezing as though having sub-zero temperatures

ijskoud, vriezend

ijskoud, vriezend

Ex: Walking outside without a coat, he immediately regretted his decision as the glacial air bit at his skin. 
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algid
algid
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

extremely cold

ijskoud, vrieskoud

ijskoud, vrieskoud

Ex: The algid wind swept through the mountain pass, causing an immediate drop in temperature. 
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