Cambridge English: KET (A2 Key) - Weather & Seasons

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Cambridge English: KET (A2 Key)
winter [noun]

the season that comes after fall and in most countries winter is the coldest season

Ex: Winter brings a peaceful silence , especially after a fresh snowfall .
cold [adjective]

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

Ex:
foggy [adjective]

filled with fog, creating a hazy atmosphere that reduces visibility

Ex: The streets were foggy , making it difficult to find her way .
hot [adjective]

having a higher than normal temperature

Ex: The hot water in the shower helped me relax after a long day .
windy [adjective]

having a lot of strong winds

Ex: It was too windy to have a picnic at the beach .
cloudy [adjective]

having many clouds up in the sky

Ex: The cloudy sky created a dramatic backdrop for the sunset .
freezing [adjective]

regarding extremely cold temperatures, typically below the freezing point of water

Ex: Animals sought shelter from the freezing cold in dens and burrows .
to snow [verb]

(of water) to fall from the sky in the shape of small and soft ice crystals

Ex: It snowed all night , and we woke up to a winter wonderland .
storm [noun]

a strong and noisy event in the sky with heavy rain, thunder, lightning, and strong winds

Ex: The boat rocked violently in the storm .
sunshine [noun]

the sun's light and heat

Ex: Her mood improved with the arrival of the spring sunshine .

a measure of how hot or cold something or somewhere is

Ex: The doctor took his temperature to see if he had a fever .
thunder [noun]

the loud crackling noise that is heard from the sky during a storm

Ex: The kids were frightened by the loud thunder that followed the lightning .
wet [adjective]

covered with or full of water or another liquid

Ex: She wiped her wet hair with a towel after swimming .
fog [noun]

a thick cloud close to the ground that makes it hard to see through

Ex: The fog made it difficult to see the road while driving .
wind [noun]

air that moves quickly or strongly in a current as a result of natural forces

Ex: She tied her hair back because of the strong wind .
warm [adjective]

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

Ex: The warm afternoon was perfect for a picnic in the park .
autumn [noun]

the season after summer and before winter when the leaves change color and fall from the trees

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spring [noun]

the season that comes after winter, when in most countries the trees and flowers begin to grow again

Ex: The birds start building their nests in the spring .
summer [noun]

the season that comes after spring and in most countries summer is the warmest season

Ex: I love going for bike rides and feeling the warm summer breeze on my face .