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English Result - Intermediate - Unit 9 - 9A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 9 - 9A in the English Result Intermediate coursebook, such as "flood", "gale", "heat wave", etc.

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English Result - Intermediate
weather
weather
[noun]

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

Ex: I check the weather forecast every morning to plan my outfit. 
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to blow
to blow
[Verb]

(of wind or an air current) to move or be in motion

Ex: A gentle wind blew, making the lake's surface ripple. 
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boiling
boiling
[noun]

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

Ex: The boiling of water is essential for cooking pasta properly. 
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cloud
cloud
[noun]

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

Ex: My little son was looking up at the sky and showing me the fluffy white clouds. 
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flood
flood
[noun]

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

Ex: After the flood, many people were left homeless. 
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freezing
freezing
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He had to wait for the car to heat up before driving in the freezing weather. 
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gale
gale
[noun]

a very powerful wind

Ex: The fishing boats stayed in port as a strong gale blew across the coast, making the sea too dangerous. 
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heat wave
heat wave
[noun]

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

Ex: The city issued a warning for a heat wave, advising residents to stay indoors and stay hydrated. 
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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 sky lit up with a brilliant flash of lightning during the storm. 
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mild
mild
[Adjective]

having a gentle or not very strong effect

Ex: Her mild response to criticism shows her maturity. 
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pouring
pouring
[Adjective]

raining heavily and steadily

Ex: It was pouring outside, so we decided to stay indoors and watch movies instead. 
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shining
shining
[Adjective]

radiating light or brightness, whether natural or artificial

Ex: The shining sun illuminated the entire landscape. 
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to shower
to shower
[Verb]

to rain or snow as if in a shower

Ex: It began to shower just as we were leaving the house, soaking us in seconds. 
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snow
snow
[noun]

small, white pieces of frozen water vapor that fall from the sky in cold temperatures

Ex: After the storm, the ground was covered in a thick blanket of snow. 
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soaking
soaking
[Adjective]

completely or thoroughly wet

Ex: She came inside with soaking clothes after the rainstorm. 
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stormy
stormy
[Adjective]

having strong winds, rain, or severe weather conditions

Ex: The stormy skies darkened as the approaching thunderclouds rolled in. 
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windy
windy
[Adjective]

having a lot of strong winds

Ex: He had to secure his hat due to the windy conditions. 
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heavy
heavy
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The sky grew heavy with dark clouds before the storm. 
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rain
rain
[noun]

water that falls in small drops from the sky

Ex: Can you hear the sound of rain tapping on the window? 
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wet
wet
[Adjective]

characterized by rain or moisture

Ex: I forgot my umbrella, and now I'm stuck outside in this wet weather. 
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thunder
thunder
[noun]

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

Ex: The thunder rattled the windows during the intense storm. 
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cold
cold
[Adjective]

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

Ex: I prefer to drink cold water on a hot day. 
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sun
sun
[noun]

the large, bright star in the sky that shines during the day and gives us light and heat

Ex: The sun shines brightly, lighting up the entire sky. 
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hot
hot
[Adjective]

having a higher than normal temperature

Ex: I turned on the air conditioner because it was getting too hot inside. 
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