Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7) - Temperature

Here, you will learn some English words related to Temperature that are necessary for the Academic IELTS exam.

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frosty

[Adjective]

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

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

frigid

[Adjective]

extremely cold in temperature, often causing discomfort or numbness

Ex: The frigid winter air made every breath feel like a frosty exhale.

icy-cold

[Adjective]

having a temperature reminiscent of ice

Ex: The icy-cold lake was stunning but too frigid for swimming.

brisk

[Adjective]

having a sharp, refreshing coolness in the air

Ex: The brisk morning air energized her as she walked to work.

polar

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The wind brought a polar chill, making the entire city feel like an icebox.

bone-chilling

[Adjective]

causing a feeling of extreme cold

Ex: The bone-chilling wind made it impossible to stay outside for long.

wintry

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The wintry wind cut through their jackets, making the walk home a chilly experience.

sub-zero

[Adjective]

having below zero degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit

Ex: The Antarctic winter brings sub-zero temperatures that challenge even the most prepared researchers.

stifling

[Adjective]

(of weather) uncomfortably hot and lacking air circulation

Ex: The stifling heat made it hard to breathe.

steaming

[Adjective]

heated to the point of creating visible vapor

Ex: The steaming bowl of soup was a welcome comfort on the cold winter evening.

sultry

[Adjective]

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

Ex: Residents endured a week of sultry nights, with temperatures and humidity soaring.

temperate

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The Mediterranean region is known for its temperate climate, characterized by mild winters and warm summers.

Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7)
Temperature	Probability	Attempt and Prevention	Opinions
Thoughts and Decisions	Encouragement and Discouragement	Knowledge and Information	Request and Suggestion
Respect and Approval	Regret and Sadness	Relational Actions	Physical Actions and Reactions
Body Language and Gestures	Postures and Positions	Movements	Engaging in Verbal Communication
Understanding and Learning	Perceiving The Senses	Commanding and Giving Permissions	Predicting

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