English File - Upper Intermediate - Lesson 4A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 4A in the English File Upper Intermediate coursebook, such as "breeze", "drizzling", "monsoon", etc.

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weather [noun]

things that are related to air and sky such as temperature, rain, wind, etc.

Ex: The weather is sunny and warm today , perfect for a picnic .

below [preposition]

in a position beneath or underneath

Ex: The roots grow below the soil .

zero [numeral]

the number 0

Ex: She counted zero stars in the sky .

boiling [noun]

the process of heating a liquid until it vaporizes and turns into steam or gas

Ex: During the boiling process , bubbles form and rise to the surface .

breeze [noun]

a gentle and usually pleasant wind

Ex: The cool breeze made the hot day more bearable .

chilly [adjective]

cold in an unpleasant or uncomfortable way

Ex: They put on sweaters to combat the chilly night .

cool [adjective]

having a pleasantly mild, low temperature

Ex: The cool weather in the morning is perfect for jogging .

damp [adjective]

slightly wet, particularly in an uncomfortable way

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

drizzling [adjective]

raining not in a heavy way but in fine or small drops

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 .

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 .

mild [adjective]

(of weather) pleasantly warm and less cold than expected

Ex: The forecast predicted a mild weekend ahead .

pouring [adjective]

raining heavily and steadily

Ex:

to [pour] with rain [phrase]

to rain heavily in a large amount over a long stretch of time

Ex: It ’s not unusual for it to pour with rain during the monsoon season , causing rivers to overflow .

to shower [verb]

to rain or snow as if in a shower

Ex: The sky darkened , and rain began to shower in quick bursts .

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 .

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 .

mist [noun]

a thin, fog-like cloud consisting of tiny water droplets suspended in the air

Ex: The mist settled on the lake , creating a serene and peaceful atmosphere .

smog [noun]

a combination of smoke and fog that is considered a form of air pollution

Ex: Environmental activists are pushing for stricter regulations to reduce smog and improve air quality in metropolitan regions .

blizzard [noun]

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

Ex: The ski resort was closed because of the blizzard .

drought [noun]

a long period of time when there is not much raining

Ex: The farmers prayed for rain as the drought continued .

flood [noun]

the rising of a body of water that covers dry places and causes damage

Ex: The flood damage was estimated in the millions of dollars .

hail [noun]

small and round balls of ice falling from the sky like rain

Ex: The garden was covered in a layer of hail after the storm .

heat wave [noun]

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 .

hurricane [noun]

a very strong and destructive wind that moves in circles, often seen in the Caribbean

Ex: The hurricane was accompanied by heavy rainfall .

lightning [noun]

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 .

monsoon [noun]

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

Ex: People in South Asian countries prepare for the monsoon by reinforcing homes and infrastructure to withstand the heavy rains and strong winds .

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 .

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 .

changeable [adjective]

characterized by frequent or unpredictable changes

Ex: The political climate was highly changeable , making predictions difficult .

clear [adjective]

without clouds or mist

Ex: The clear morning was a sign of a beautiful day ahead .

heavy [adjective]

(of the sky) covered with dark clouds that often indicate the possibility of rain

Ex: Heavy skies often accompany thunderstorms in the summer months .

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 .

settled [adjective]

fixed in a desired state or location, often implying a sense of permanence or stability

Ex:

strong [adjective]

having a lot of physical power

Ex: The strong athlete easily lifted the weights in the gym .

sunny [adjective]

very bright because there is a lot of light coming from the sun

Ex: The sunny day encouraged us to go for a bike ride .

thick [adjective]

(of the air, fog, etc.) heavily packed with particles, moisture, or pollutants, making it difficult to see or breathe

Ex: The fog was so thick that visibility was reduced to just a few meters .

English File - Upper Intermediate
Lesson 1A	Lesson 1B	Lesson 2A	Lesson 2B
Lesson 3A	Lesson 3B	Lesson 4A	Lesson 4B
Lesson 5A	Lesson 5B	Lesson 6A	Lesson 6B
Lesson 7A	Lesson 7B	Lesson 8A	Lesson 8B
Lesson 9A	Lesson 9B	Lesson 10A	Lesson 10B