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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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 .

to blow [verb]

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

Ex:

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

gale [noun]

a very powerful wind

Ex: Walking against the fierce gale , she struggled to keep her balance and stay on the path .

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 .

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 .

mild [adjective]

having a gentle or not very strong effect

Ex: She experienced mild discomfort after the procedure .

pouring [adjective]

raining heavily and steadily

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shining [adjective]

radiating light or brightness, whether natural or artificial

Ex:

to shower [verb]

to rain or snow as if in a shower

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

snow [noun]

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

Ex: The mountain peaks were capped with glistening snow .

soaking [adjective]

completely or thoroughly wet

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stormy [adjective]

having strong winds, rain, or severe weather conditions

Ex: The ship struggled to navigate through the stormy waters , with waves crashing over the bow .

windy [adjective]

having a lot of strong winds

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

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 .

rain [noun]

water that falls in small drops from the sky

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

wet [adjective]

characterized by rain or moisture

Ex: Our plans for a picnic were ruined by the wet conditions .

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 .

cold [adjective]

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

Ex:

sun [noun]

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

Ex: I wear sunglasses to protect my eyes from the sun 's glare .

hot [adjective]

having a higher than normal temperature

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

English Result - Intermediate
Unit 1 - 1A	Unit 1 - 1B	Unit 1 - 1C	Unit 1 - 1D
Unit 2 - 2A	Unit 2 - 2C	Unit 2 - 2E	Unit 3 - 3B
Unit 3 - 3D	Unit 3 - 3E	Unit 4 - 4B	Unit 4 - 4D
Unit 5 - 5A	Unit 5 - 5B	Unit 5 - 5C	Unit 6 - 6A
Unit 6 - 6C	Unit 7 - 7A	Unit 7 - 7B	Unit 7 - 7C
Unit 8 - 8A	Unit 8 - 8D	Unit 9 - 9A	Unit 9 - 9B
Unit 9 - 9D	Unit 10 - 10A	Unit 10 - 10B	Unit 10 - 10C
Unit 10 - 10D	Unit 11 - 11A	Unit 11 - 11B	Unit 11 - 11C
Unit 11 - 11D	Unit 12 - 12B	Unit 12 - 12D