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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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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (6-7)
drizzle
drizzle
[noun]

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

Ex: The morning began with a light drizzle that refreshed the garden. 
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frost
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 early frost caught many farmers off guard this season. 
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heat wave
heat wave
[noun]

a period of hot weather, usually hotter and longer than before

Ex: The city issued a warning for a heat wave, advising residents to stay indoors and stay hydrated. 
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hurricane
hurricane
[noun]

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

Ex: Emergency shelters were set up before the hurricane struck. 
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breeze
breeze
[noun]

a gentle and usually pleasant wind

Ex: He took a deep breath, enjoying the fresh mountain breeze. 
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gale
gale
[noun]

a very powerful wind

Ex: The fishing boats stayed in port as a strong gale blew across the coast, making the sea too dangerous. 
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weatherman

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

Ex: The weatherman on the evening news forecasted sunny skies and mild temperatures for the weekend. 
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downpour
downpour
[noun]

a brief heavy rainfall

Ex: The unexpected downpour caught everyone off guard, forcing them to seek shelter under shop awnings. 
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microclimate

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

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forecast
forecast
[noun]

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

Ex: The weather forecast predicts rain tomorrow. 
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mist
mist
[noun]

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

Ex: The morning mist obscured the view of the mountains from the valley. 
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haze
haze
[noun]

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

Ex: The city skyline was obscured by a thick haze of pollution, reducing visibility for miles. 
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hail
hail
[noun]

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

Ex: She watched the hail bounce off the window during the storm. 
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