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B1 Level Wordlist - The Weather

Here you will learn some English words about the weather, such as "thunder", "sunshine", "humid", etc. prepared for B1 learners.

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CEFR B1 Vocabulary
sunrise
sunrise
[noun]

the event during which the sun comes up

Ex: They went for a walk at sunrise to enjoy the cool air .
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sunset
sunset
[noun]

the event during which the sun goes down

Ex: He took a beautiful photo of the sunset reflecting on the lake .
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sunshine
sunshine
[noun]

the sun's light and heat

Ex: The children played happily in the bright sunshine.
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shade
shade
[noun]

an area that becomes darker and cooler because sunlight is blocked by an object

Ex: The hikers rested in the shade of a cliff .
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thunder
thunder
[noun]

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

Ex: The sudden clap of thunder made everyone jump .
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lightning
lightning
[noun]

a bright flash, caused by electricity, in the sky or one that hits the ground from within the clouds

Ex: The loud thunder followed a bright flash of lightning.
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rainfall
rainfall
[noun]

the event of rain falling from the sky

Ex: Farmers are concerned about the lack of rainfall this season .
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snowfall
snowfall
[noun]

the event during which snow begins to fall from the sky

Ex: The cozy cabin offered a perfect retreat from the cold , with a crackling fire and windows framing a breathtaking view of the snowfall outside .
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shower
shower
[noun]

a brief period of rain or snow

Ex: After the shower, the air felt fresh and cool .
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rainstorm
rainstorm
[noun]

a heavy rainfall

Ex: They got soaked in the sudden rainstorm while hiking .
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snowstorm
snowstorm
[noun]

a heavy fall of snow with a strong wind

Ex: The snowstorm created beautiful icicles hanging from the roofs .
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rainwater
rainwater
[noun]

drops of water that have fallen from the sky as rain

Ex: She was concerned about the quality of the rainwater after the storm .
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raindrop
raindrop
[noun]

a single droplet of water that falls from the sky

Ex: A solitary raindrop trickled down the leaf , leaving a glistening trail in its wake .
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snowflake
snowflake
[noun]

a unique small piece of snow fallen from the sky

Ex: The ground was covered with a blanket of snowflakes.
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to pour
to pour
[Verb]

to rain heavily and in a large amount

Ex: The monsoon season causes it to pour almost every afternoon .
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to flood
to flood
[Verb]

(of a river) to become filled and overflown with water and spread it onto the surrounding lands

Ex: The river flooded unexpectedly , catching everyone by surprise .
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humid
humid
[Adjective]

(of the climate) having a lot of moisture in the air, causing an uncomfortable and sticky feeling

Ex: The humid air made it difficult to dry laundry outside .
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damp
damp
[Adjective]

slightly wet, particularly in an uncomfortable way

Ex: The dog 's fur was damp after playing in the sprinkler on a hot day .
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frozen
frozen
[Adjective]

turned into ice because of cold weather

Ex: The frozen pipes burst due to the extreme cold .
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heat wave
heat wave
[noun]

a period of hot weather, usually hotter and longer than before

Ex: During a heat wave, it ’s important to check on elderly neighbors who may be more vulnerable to extreme temperatures .
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fine
fine
[Adjective]

(of the weather) sunny and clear

Ex: It was a fine day for a hike , with clear skies and a gentle breeze .
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calm
calm
[Adjective]

describing the weather when there is no wind or storm

Ex: The forecast predicted a calm evening , ideal for a walk .
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hailstorm
hailstorm
[noun]

a heavy fall of hail during a storm

Ex: She had never experienced such a fierce hailstorm before .
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icy
icy
[Adjective]

so cold that is uncomfortable or harmful

Ex: We enjoyed a hot cocoa while watching the icy rain fall outside .
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forecast
forecast
[noun]

a prediction or estimate of future events, often related to weather or conditions

Ex: The economic forecast shows slow growth .
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to set
to set
[Verb]

(of the sun or other celestial objects) to move out of view when going below the horizon

Ex: The constellation Orion sets in the west during the winter months.
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to rise
to rise
[Verb]

(of the sun) to come up from the horizon

Ex: As the ship sailed eastward , passengers gathered on the deck to witness the sun rise from the vast expanse of the ocean .
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to freeze
to freeze
[Verb]

(of the weather) to be very cold

Ex: During the winter storm , temperatures are expected to freeze, creating hazardous conditions on the roads .
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to melt
to melt
[Verb]

(of something in solid form) to turn into liquid form by being subjected to heat

Ex: The forecast predicts that the ice cream will melt in the afternoon sun .
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to shine
to shine
[Verb]

(of the sun) to produce and direct light

Ex: The sun shone through the leaves of the trees, casting dappled shadows on the forest floor.
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acid rain
acid rain
[noun]

rain containing a great deal of acidic chemicals, caused by air pollution, which can harm the environment

Ex: Students tested rainwater samples from different parts of town to measure the impact of acid rain.
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sandstorm
sandstorm
[noun]

a strong wind, mostly in a desert, that lifts particles of sand and blows them around

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windstorm
windstorm
[noun]

a storm characterized by very strong winds and little or no rain

Ex: Residents warned each other about the approaching windstorm.
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bright
bright
[Adjective]

(of weather) sunny and without many clouds

Ex: Children played joyfully in the park under the bright blue sky.
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