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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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bad
[Adjective]

having a quality that is not satisfying

Ex: The hotel room was bad, with dirty sheets and a broken shower .
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weather
[noun]

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

Ex: We had to cancel our outdoor plans due to the stormy weather.
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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 tsunami was one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history .
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storm
[noun]

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

Ex: They had to postpone the match due to the storm.
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thunder
[noun]

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

Ex: The sudden clap of thunder made everyone jump .
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lightning
[noun]

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

Ex: The loud thunder followed a bright flash of lightning.
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gale
[noun]

a very powerful wind

Ex: The howling gale outside made it difficult to hear anything , even from inside the house .
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hurricane
[noun]

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

Ex: They stocked up on food and water in preparation for the hurricane.
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tornado
[noun]

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

Ex: The weather radar indicated a possible tornado formation .
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heat wave
[noun]

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

Ex: During a heat wave, it ’s important to check on elderly neighbors who may be more vulnerable to extreme temperatures .
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blizzard
[noun]

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

Ex: Visibility was almost zero in the blizzard.
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flood
[noun]

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

Ex: They had to evacuate their home because of the flood.
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tsunami
[noun]

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

Ex: After the earthquake , the government issued an evacuation order due to the risk of a tsunami.
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the sudden movement and shaking of the earth's surface, usually causing damage

Ex: The sudden earthquake startled everyone in the city .
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drought
[noun]

a long period of time when there is not much raining

Ex: The severe drought affected both human and animal populations .
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landslide
[noun]

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

Ex: The government issued a warning to residents about the risk of landslides during the storm .
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