English File - Upper Intermediate - Lesson 4A

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

in a position beneath or underneath

the number 0

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

a light, gentle, and often pleasant wind

cold in an unpleasant or uncomfortable way

having a pleasantly mild, low temperature

slightly wet, especially in a way that feels unpleasant

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

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

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

(of weather) pleasantly warm or not as cold as usual

raining heavily and steadily

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

to fall as rain or snow in brief periods

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

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

a thin cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the air near the ground

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

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

a long period of time when there is not much raining

an overflow of water that covers land that is normally dry

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

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

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

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

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

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

(of weather) sunny and without many clouds

characterized by frequent or unpredictable changes

without clouds or mist

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

so cold that is uncomfortable or harmful

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

having a lot of physical power

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

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