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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
bleak
[Adjective]

(of weather) unpleasantly cold and often windy

Ex: The bleak sky signaled an incoming storm .
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balmy
[Adjective]

pleasantly warm, mild, and soothing

Ex: The balmy atmosphere of the spa provided a relaxing environment for guests to unwind .
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auroral
[Adjective]

pertaining to or caused by natural light displays in the Earth's upper atmosphere, especially near polar regions

Ex: She described the auroral lights as nature 's silent fireworks .
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(of wind) to blow forcefully and noisily

Ex: Winter storms blustered across the coast .
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ambiance
[noun]

the overall mood, feeling, or character of a place, shaped by its surroundings and influences

Ex: The ambiance of the beach at sunset was magical , with the sky painted in shades of orange and pink , and the sound of waves crashing on the shore .
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billow
[noun]

a large rolling wave, especially at sea

Ex: The horizon was dotted with white billows.
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brink
[noun]

the very edge of a steep slope or drop

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arboreal
[Adjective]

related to or typically found within trees and tree ecosystems

Ex: Researchers installed camouflaged motion sensor cameras to study the diverse activity taking place high in the arboreal stratum of tree crowns.
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arboretum
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a place where trees, shrubs, and other woody plants are grown for public display, education, and research

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blight
[noun]

a plant disease that causes withering, discoloration, or death without immediate rotting

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alluvial
[Adjective]

related to material deposited by flowing water, often found in riverbeds and floodplains

Ex: The alluvial deposits along the Nile River have supported agriculture in Egypt for thousands of years.
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blighted
[Adjective]

damaged or destroyed by blight, disease, or other harmful environmental condition that prevents healthy growth

Ex: The blighted leaves turned brown and brittle .
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arroyo
[noun]

a usually dry watercourse that after a heavy rain temporarily fills and flows with water

Ex: The villagers constructed a bridge over the arroyo to ensure safe passage even during heavy rains .
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brook
[noun]

a small, natural watercourse or stream; typically characterized by a gentle and continuous flow

Ex: The brook's clear water sparkled in the sunlight .
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clime
[noun]

the typical weather conditions of a particular place over a long period

Ex: Farmers must adapt their crops to the local clime.
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conifer
[noun]

a type of tree or shrub that produces cones and has needle-like or scale-like leaves, belonging to the group of plants called gymnosperms

Ex: Redwoods are among the tallest conifers in the world .
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flora
[noun]

communities of plant life native to a specific area or period

Ex: He documented the flora of ancient Egypt for his historical study .
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to cover a stretch of land with a lot of water

Ex: The storm surge threatened to inundate the coastal towns , prompting evacuation orders .
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levee
[noun]

a natural or man-made structure built along a river or waterway to prevent flooding by confining the water within its boundaries

Ex: The city ’s levee system was designed to keep the river within its banks .
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sylvan
[Adjective]

relating to or characteristic of wooded areas

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stuffy
[Adjective]

having air that is uncomfortable, lacking ventilation, and often feels warm or stale

Ex: He could n't concentrate in the stuffy meeting room .
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deluge
[noun]

a sudden and heavy rainfall

Ex: The weather forecast warned of an approaching deluge, urging residents to prepare for potential flooding and power outages .
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spate
[noun]

a sudden overflow of a river

Ex: Emergency crews responded quickly to the spate in the mountainous region .
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sultry
[Adjective]

(of the weather) characterized by intense heat combined with high levels of moisture

Ex: As the sun set, the sultry evening air enveloped the coastal town, creating a warm and muggy night.
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inclement
[Adjective]

(of weather) rainy or cold in a way that is not pleasant

Ex: We had to bundle up against the inclement weather, with the cold winds making it unbearable to stay outside for long.
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a period marked by unusually dry and warm weather that often occurs at late autumn

Ex: The hikers were grateful for the Indian summer as they embarked on a scenic trail with clear skies and pleasant temperatures.
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stunted
[Adjective]

smaller or of poorer quality than normal, often due to a lack of proper growth or development

Ex: His stunted education limited his career opportunities .
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