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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atmosphere [noun]

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

Ex: Pollution is damaging the atmosphere and increasing global temperatures .

cloudy [adjective]

having many clouds up in the sky

Ex: The cloudy sky created a dramatic backdrop for the sunset .

to flood [verb]

to become covered or filled by water

Ex: The dam was built to prevent the lake from flooding the surrounding neighborhoods during heavy rainfall .

to freeze [verb]

(of the weather) to be very cold

Ex: With temperatures expected to freeze overnight , farmers rushed to protect their crops from frost damage .

hurricane [noun]

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

Ex: The hurricane was accompanied by heavy rainfall .

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 .

to pour [verb]

to rain heavily and in a large amount

Ex: The rain began to pour , turning the streets into rivers .

rainfall [noun]

the event of rain falling from the sky

Ex: A sudden rainfall interrupted the outdoor event .

snowfall [noun]

the event during which snow begins to fall from the sky

Ex: The city came to a standstill as commuters navigated treacherous roads and sidewalks obscured by the relentless snowfall .

tornado [noun]

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

Ex: The tornado damaged the power lines , causing a blackout in the area .

avalanche [noun]

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

Ex: The avalanche was caused by a heavy snowfall the previous night .

blizzard [noun]

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

Ex: The ski resort was closed because of the blizzard .

drought [noun]

a long period of time when there is not much raining

Ex: The farmers prayed for rain as the drought continued .

forecast [noun]

a prediction or estimate of future events, often related to weather or conditions

Ex:

typhoon [noun]

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

Ex: Typhoon season in the Philippines typically runs from June to November , with several storms affecting the region .

acid rain [noun]

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

Ex: Forest rangers noticed weakened pine needles on high-elevation trees where acid rain was most intense .

centigrade [adjective]

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

cyclone [noun]

a violent storm with winds moving in circles

Ex: The city was hit by a devastating cyclone that left thousands homeless .

downpour [noun]

a brief heavy rainfall

Ex: The tropical downpour lasted for hours , flooding streets and causing traffic chaos .

Fahrenheit [adjective]

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

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: The frost caused the farmer to cover his crops to prevent damage .

monsoon [noun]

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

Ex: People in South Asian countries prepare for the monsoon by reinforcing homes and infrastructure to withstand the heavy rains and strong winds .

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 .

humidity [noun]

the amount of moisture present in the air

Ex: The humidity in the bathroom after a hot shower caused condensation on the mirror .

mist [noun]

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

Ex: The mist settled on the lake , creating a serene and peaceful atmosphere .

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 .

vapor [noun]

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

Ex: The cool air combined with the warm water to create a thick vapor in the bathroom after the shower .

torrent [noun]

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

Ex: The storm caused flash floods , turning the streets into torrents of muddy water .

to shower [verb]

to rain or snow as if in a shower

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

celsius [noun]

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

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