Academic IELTS Words for "Temperature"

frosty

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(of the weather) having extremely cold temperatures that cause thin layers of ice to form on surfaces

biting bitter bleak chilly

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They bundled up in warm coats and scarves to brave the frosty morning air.

The frosty temperatures made the pond freeze solid.

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frost

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frosty

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frostily

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frostily

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frostiness

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frostiness

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frigid

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extremely cold in temperature, often causing discomfort or numbness

biting bitter bleak chilly

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frost

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frosty

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frostily

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frostily

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frostiness

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icy-cold

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/ˈaɪsikˈoʊld/

having a temperature reminiscent of ice

biting bitter bleak chilly

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frost

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frostily

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frostily

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brisk

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having a sharp, refreshing coolness in the air

biting bitter bleak chilly

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frost

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polar

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extremely cold, icy, or characteristic of the Arctic or Antarctic regions

biting bitter bleak chilly

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frost

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frosty

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frostily

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frostily

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frostiness

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bone-chilling

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/bˈoʊntʃˈɪlɪŋ/

causing a feeling of extreme cold

biting bitter bleak chilly

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frost

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frosty

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frostily

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frostily

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wintry

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exhibiting characteristics typical of winter, often referring to cold and chilly conditions

biting bitter bleak chilly

vernal

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sub-zero

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/sˈʌbzˈiəɹoʊ/

having below zero degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit

biting bitter bleak chilly

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stifling

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(of weather) uncomfortably hot and lacking air circulation

biting bitter bleak chilly

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frosty

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steaming

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heated to the point of creating visible vapor

biting bitter bleak chilly

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frostily

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sultry

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(of the weather) characterized by intense heat combined with high levels of moisture

biting bitter bleak chilly

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temperate

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(of a region or climate) having a temperature that is never very cold or very hot

biting bitter bleak chilly

intemperate

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frost

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frosty

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frostily

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frostily

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frostiness

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