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Vocabulary for IELTS (Basic) - Weather

Here you will learn some English words about weather, such as "cloudy", "drought", "pour", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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the layer of gases surrounding a planet, held in place by gravity

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cloudy
[Adjective]

having many clouds up in the sky

Ex: We decided to postpone our outdoor plans due to the cloudy weather .
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to flood
[Verb]

to become covered or filled by water

Ex: Heavy rains caused the river to flood nearby villages .
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to freeze
[Verb]

(of the weather) to be very cold

Ex: During the winter storm , temperatures are expected to freeze, creating hazardous conditions on the roads .
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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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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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to pour
[Verb]

to rain heavily and in a large amount

Ex: The monsoon season causes it to pour almost every afternoon .
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rainfall
[noun]

the event of rain falling from the sky

Ex: Farmers are concerned about the lack of rainfall this season .
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snowfall
[noun]

the event during which snow begins to fall from the sky

Ex: The cozy cabin offered a perfect retreat from the cold , with a crackling fire and windows framing a breathtaking view of the snowfall outside .
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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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avalanche
[noun]

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

Ex: They survived the avalanche by taking shelter in a cave .
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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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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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forecast
[noun]

a prediction of what will happen such as a change in the weather

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typhoon
[noun]

a tropical storm with violent winds moving in a circle that form over the western Pacific Ocean

Ex: Preparation for typhoons includes securing loose objects and stocking up on emergency supplies like food and water .
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acid rain
[noun]

rain containing a great deal of acidic chemicals, caused by air pollution, which can harm the environment

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centigrade
[Adjective]

related to or using a temperature scale on which water boils at 100° and freezes at 0°

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cyclone
[noun]

a violent storm with winds moving in circles

Ex: After the cyclone passed , the skies cleared , and recovery efforts began immediately .
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downpour
[noun]

a brief heavy rainfall

Ex: The farmers welcomed the downpour after weeks of dry weather , as it provided much-needed water for their crops .
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Fahrenheit
[Adjective]

related to or using a temperature scale on which water boils at 212° and freezes at 32°

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frost
[noun]

a weather condition during which the temperature drops below the freezing point and thin layers of ice are formed on the surfaces

Ex: He knew that a hard frost was coming , so he brought the plants indoors .
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monsoon
[noun]

a period in the summer during which wind blows and rain falls in India or other hot South Asian countries

Ex: Meteorologists closely monitor atmospheric conditions to predict the onset and duration of the monsoon, helping communities prepare for its arrival .
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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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humidity
[noun]

the amount of moisture present in the air

Ex: The weather forecast predicted increasing humidity throughout the week , leading to a muggy atmosphere .
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mist
[noun]

a thin, fog-like cloud consisting of tiny water droplets suspended in the air

Ex: He could n’t see far ahead through the thick mist.
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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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vapor
[noun]

extremely small drops of liquid in the air, resulted from the heating of the liquid

Ex: The vapor from the humidifier helped alleviate the dryness in the room during the winter months .
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torrent
[noun]

a powerful stream of water or other liquid that moves very fast

Ex: The dam opened its gates , releasing a torrent of water downstream to relieve pressure on the reservoir .
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to shower
[Verb]

to rain or snow as if in a shower

Ex: The children played outside as snow showered , making it feel like a winter wonderland .
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celsius
[noun]

Swedish astronomer who devised the centigrade thermometer (1701-1744)

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