Solutions - Pre-Intermediate - Unit 4 - 4A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 - 4A in the Solutions Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "hail", "frostbite", "sweltering", etc.

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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 .

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 .

cloud [noun]

a white or gray visible mass of water vapor floating in the air

Ex: The clouds blocked the sun , creating a momentary shadow .

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 .

storm [noun]

a strong and noisy event in the sky with heavy rain, thunder, lightning, and strong winds

Ex: The boat rocked violently in the storm .

foggy [adjective]

filled with fog, creating a hazy atmosphere that reduces visibility

Ex: The streets were foggy , making it difficult to find her way .

rainy [adjective]

having frequent or persistent rainfall

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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 .

windy [adjective]

having a lot of strong winds

Ex: It was too windy to have a picnic at the beach .

storm cloud [noun]

a dark cloud that forms in the sky and brings rain, thunder, and lightning

Ex: Storm clouds blocked the sun , and the temperature dropped quickly .

sunshine [noun]

the sun's light and heat

Ex: Her mood improved with the arrival of the spring sunshine .

cloudy [adjective]

having many clouds up in the sky

Ex: The cloudy sky created a dramatic backdrop for the sunset .

rain cloud [noun]

a type of cloud that forms as a result of rising moist air and often produces rain or other forms of precipitation such as hail or snow

Ex: The weather changed quickly , and a rain cloud covered the sun .

frost [noun]

a weather condition during which the temperature drops below the freezing point and thin layers of ice are formed on the surfaces

Ex: The frost caused the farmer to cover his crops to prevent damage .

frosty [adjective]

(of the weather) having extremely cold temperatures that cause thin layers of ice to form on surfaces

Ex: It was too frosty to play outside without a jacket .

frostbite [noun]

a serious injury resulting from excessive exposure to severely cold weather or things, causing the freezing of the nose, toes, fingers, etc.

Ex: The skier was treated for frostbite on her toes after the long day on the slopes .

hailstorm [noun]

a heavy fall of hail during a storm

Ex: A hailstorm hit the area unexpectedly last night .

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 .

misty [adjective]

having a cover of mist that creates a soft, blurred look

Ex: The misty air made everything appear ethereal and dreamlike .

rain [noun]

water that falls in small drops from the sky

Ex: The rain made the grass and flowers look vibrant and alive .

to shower [verb]

to rain or snow as if in a shower

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

showery [adjective]

having occasional or brief periods of rain

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rain shower [noun]

a short period of rain that is usually not as heavy as a storm

Ex: The garden flourished after the refreshing rain shower .

snowflake [noun]

a unique small piece of snow fallen from the sky

Ex: Under the microscope , the delicate structure of a snowflake reveals its stunning complexity .

snowy [adjective]

‌(of a period of time or weather) having or bringing snow

Ex: The forecast warns of a snowy week ahead , so residents should be careful on the roads .

thunderstorm [noun]

‌a storm with thunder and lightning and often heavy rain

Ex: The thunderstorm provided a spectacular light show in the night sky .

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 .

clash [noun]

a loud and sharp noise that is made many times when two hard objects hit each other

Ex: A sudden clash of thunder interrupted the silence .

temperature [noun]

a measure of how hot or cold something or somewhere is

Ex: The doctor took his temperature to see if he had a fever .

celsius [adjective]

of or relating to the usage of a scale for measuring temperature in which water freezes at 0 degree and boils at 100 degrees

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 .

cold [adjective]

having a temperature lower than the human body's average temperature

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cool [adjective]

having a pleasantly mild, low temperature

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

mild [adjective]

(of weather) pleasantly warm and less cold than expected

Ex: The forecast predicted a mild weekend ahead .

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 .

hot [adjective]

having a higher than normal temperature

Ex: The hot water in the shower helped me relax after a long day .

sweltering [adjective]

extremely hot and uncomfortable, often causing sweating

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