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Face2face - Intermediate - Unit 8 - 8A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - 8A in the Face2Face Intermediate coursebook, such as "gale", "hurricane", "landslide", etc.

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Face2face - Intermediate
bad
bad
[Adjective]

having a quality that is not satisfying

Ex: The movie was bad and not enjoyable to watch. 
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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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natural disaster

any destruction caused by the nature that results in a great amount of damage or the death of many, such as an earthquake, flood, etc.

Ex: The city was devastated by a natural disaster, leaving many homeless. 
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storm
storm
[noun]

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

Ex: After the storm, they found a fallen tree blocking the road. 
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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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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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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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hurricane
hurricane
[noun]

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

Ex: Emergency shelters were set up before the hurricane struck. 
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tornado
tornado
[noun]

a strong and dangerous type of wind, which is formed like a turning cone, usually causing damage

Ex: Many trees were uprooted by the powerful tornado. 
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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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blizzard
blizzard
[noun]

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

Ex: The blizzard made driving conditions hazardous. 
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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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tsunami
tsunami
[noun]

a very high wave or series of waves caused by an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption

Ex: The devastating tsunami in 2004 wreaked havoc across coastal regions of Southeast Asia. 
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earthquake

the sudden movement and shaking of the earth's surface, usually causing damage

Ex: People ran out of their homes when the earthquake started. 
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drought
drought
[noun]

a long period of time when there is not much raining

Ex: The city imposed water restrictions because of the drought. 
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landslide
landslide
[noun]

a sudden fall of a large mass of dirt or rock down a mountainside or cliff

Ex: The heavy rains triggered a landslide that blocked the main road. 
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