having a higher than normal temperature
Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 5) - Temperature
Here, you will learn some English words related to Temperature that are necessary for the General Training IELTS exam.
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hot
[adjective]
Ex:
The
hot
water
in
the
shower
helped
me
relax
after
a
long
day
.
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
.
heated
[adjective]
having a condition of high temperature, often causing discomfort or requiring cooling measures
Ex:
The
heated
pavement
radiated
warmth
long
after
the
sun
had
set
.
red-hot
[adjective]
heated to the point of shining in a red color
Ex:
The
red-hot
embers
of
the
campfire
lit up
the
night
.
white-hot
[adjective]
excessively heated to the point of shining in a white color
Ex:
The
welder
's
torch
produced
a
white-hot
flame
that
could
cut through
metal
.
chilly
[adjective]
cold in an unpleasant or uncomfortable way
Ex:
They
put on
sweaters
to
combat
the
chilly
night
.
freezing
[adjective]
regarding extremely cold temperatures, typically below the freezing point of water
Ex:
Animals
sought
shelter
from
the
freezing
cold
in
dens
and
burrows
.
icy
[adjective]
so cold that is uncomfortable or harmful
Ex:
Despite
the
icy
conditions
,
the
team
pressed on
,
determined
to
reach
their
destination
before
nightfall
.
frozen
[adjective]
(of food) kept at a very low temperature to preserve freshness
Ex:
We
keep
frozen
fruits
for
smoothies
.