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

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

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drizzle

[noun]

rain that falls in small, fine drops, creating a gentle and steady rainfall

Ex: After the heavy rain , a drizzle continued into the evening .

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 .

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 .

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.

breeze

[noun]

a gentle and usually pleasant wind

Ex: They enjoyed the sea breeze during their boat ride.

gale

[noun]

a very powerful wind

Ex: The howling gale outside made it difficult to hear anything , even from inside the house .

weatherman

[noun]

a person who predicts and reports on the current and future weather conditions for a specific region

Ex: The weatherman explained the complex weather patterns affecting the region , making the information accessible to the audience .

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 .

microclimate

[noun]

the specific and localized atmospheric conditions within a small and distinct area, often differing from the surrounding region

forecast

[noun]

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

Ex: The economic forecast shows slow growth .

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.

haze

[noun]

a suspension of fine particles, such as dust, smoke, or moisture, in the air, causing reduced visibility

Ex: The city woke up to a haze of humidity , causing a dewy layer on surfaces throughout the neighborhood .

hail

[noun]

small and round balls of ice falling from the sky like rain

Ex: The sudden hail caused drivers to pull over to the side of the road .

Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7)
Crime	Punishment	Government	Politics
Measurement	War	Positive Emotions	Negative Emotions
Travel and Tourism	Migration	Food and Drinks	Materials
Pollution	Disasters	Weather	Animals
Adverbs of Manner	Adverbs of Degree	Adverbs of Comment and Certainty	Adverbs of Time and Frequency

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