Total English - Upper-intermediate - Unit 2 - Lesson 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - Lesson 2 in the Total English Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "drizzle", "scorching", "overcast", etc.

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Total English - Upper-intermediate
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 .
rain [noun]

water that falls in small drops from the sky

Ex: The rain made the grass and flowers look vibrant and alive .
to pour [verb]

to rain heavily and in a large amount

Ex: The rain began to pour , turning the streets into rivers .
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 .
windy [adjective]

having a lot of strong winds

Ex: It was too windy to have a picnic at the beach .
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 .
breeze [noun]

a gentle and usually pleasant wind

Ex: The cool breeze made the hot day more bearable .
breezy [adjective]

having a gentle, refreshing wind

Ex: The breezy weather made it perfect for flying kites at the beach .
chilly [adjective]

cold in an unpleasant or uncomfortable way

Ex: They put on sweaters to combat the chilly night .
drizzle [noun]

rain that falls in small, fine drops, creating a gentle and steady rainfall

Ex: Drizzle is often accompanied by overcast skies and a mild chill in the air .
scorching [adjective]

(of weather or temperature) extremely hot, causing intense heat and discomfort

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overcast [adjective]

(of weather or the sky) filled with a lot of dark clouds

Ex: The overcast morning gradually gave way to clearing skies in the afternoon .
bright [adjective]

(of weather) sunny and without many clouds

Ex: After several days of rain , the bright skies brought a sense of relief and optimism .