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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B1 Level Wordlist
sunrise [noun]

the event during which the sun comes up

Ex: He woke up early to catch the sunrise over the ocean .
sunset [noun]

the event during which the sun goes down

Ex: During winter , the sunset happens much earlier in the evening .
sunshine [noun]

the sun's light and heat

Ex: Her mood improved with the arrival of the spring sunshine .
shade [noun]

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

Ex: The cat lounged in the shade on the sunny porch .
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 .

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

Ex: The lightning illuminated the entire landscape for a brief moment .
rainfall [noun]

the event of rain falling from the sky

Ex: A sudden rainfall interrupted the outdoor event .
snowfall [noun]

the event during which snow begins to fall from the sky

Ex: The city came to a standstill as commuters navigated treacherous roads and sidewalks obscured by the relentless snowfall .
shower [noun]

a brief period of rain or snow

Ex: A quick shower caught us off guard while we were hiking .

a heavy rainfall

Ex: The rainstorm knocked down several trees in the neighborhood .

a heavy fall of snow with a strong wind

Ex: She loves to watch the snowflakes fall during a snowstorm .

drops of water that have fallen from the sky as rain

Ex: The ground quickly absorbed the rainwater , preventing flooding in the area .
raindrop [noun]

a single droplet of water that falls from the sky

Ex: The children laughed as they danced in the rain , feeling the cool touch of raindrops on their skin .

a unique small piece of snow fallen from the sky

Ex: Under the microscope , the delicate structure of a snowflake reveals its stunning complexity .
to pour [verb]

to rain heavily and in a large amount

Ex: The rain began to pour , turning the streets into rivers .
to flood [verb]

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

Ex: The old bridge was damaged when the river flooded during the storm .
humid [adjective]

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

Ex: The humid conditions caused the windows to fog up .
damp [adjective]

slightly wet, particularly in an uncomfortable way

Ex: The basement felt damp and musty after heavy rainfall seeped in through cracks .
frozen [adjective]

turned into ice because of cold weather

Ex: The frozen river was safe for ice skating .

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

Ex: Many schools canceled outdoor activities due to the dangerous conditions brought on by the heat wave .
fine [adjective]

(of the weather) sunny and clear

Ex: The children played outside all day , enjoying the fine spring weather .
calm [adjective]

describing the weather when there is no wind or storm

Ex: The calm weather was perfect for sailing .

a heavy fall of hail during a storm

Ex: A hailstorm hit the area unexpectedly last night .
icy [adjective]

so cold that is uncomfortable or harmful

Ex: Despite the icy conditions , the team pressed on , determined to reach their destination before nightfall .
forecast [noun]

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

Ex:
to set [verb]

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

Ex:
to rise [verb]

(of the sun) to come up from the horizon

Ex: Early risers have the privilege of witnessing the spectacular moment when the sun rises .

(of the weather) to be very cold

Ex: With temperatures expected to freeze overnight , farmers rushed to protect their crops from frost damage .
to melt [verb]

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

Ex: As the temperature rose , the glacier was melting at an alarming rate .
to shine [verb]

(of the sun) to produce and direct light

Ex:

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

Ex: Forest rangers noticed weakened pine needles on high-elevation trees where acid rain was most intense .

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

a storm with strong winds and very little rain

bright [adjective]

(of weather) sunny and without many clouds

Ex: After several days of rain , the bright skies brought a sense of relief and optimism .