Advanced Academic IELTS Words for "Temperature"

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

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sweltering [adjective]

extremely hot and uncomfortable, often causing sweating

Ex: She sought refuge indoors from the sweltering heatwave.

sizzling [adjective]

so hot as to produce a hissing or crackling sound

Ex: The seafood stir-fry was served on a sizzling platter , captivating diners with its sizzling presentation .

torrid [adjective]

characterized by intense and oppressive heat

Ex: The torrid conditions in the tropical rainforest made it challenging for some animals to thrive .

parching [adjective]

becoming dried, often due to intense heat or a lack of moisture

Ex: After hours of hiking under the parching conditions, they were relieved to find a small oasis with cool, refreshing water.

flaming [adjective]

extreme heat, often associated with flames or burning

Ex: The chef expertly flambéed the dish, creating a spectacular display of flaming alcohol in the pan.

lukewarm [adjective]

having a temperature that is only slightly warm

Ex: The soup was lukewarm , and the chef vowed to serve it hotter next time .

thermic [adjective]

relating to or involving the transformation of heat energy

Ex: Solar panels harness thermic energy from sunlight to generate electricity for homes .

muggy [adjective]

characterized by high humidity and oppressive warmth

Ex: Travelers arriving in the coastal town were greeted by a muggy breeze coming in from the ocean.

nippy [adjective]

(of weather) having a sharp, cold quality

Ex: Residents donned jackets to combat the nippy evening temperatures .

arctic [adjective]

very cold

Ex: The arctic blast brought with it a deep freeze that turned the landscape into a winter wonderland , albeit a bitterly cold one .

glacial [adjective]

freezing as though having sub-zero temperatures

Ex: The wind blowing off the mountains felt glacial , numbing any exposed skin within seconds .

algid [adjective]

extremely cold

Ex: The algid gusts of wind made the walk along the snow-covered beach a bracing experience .

Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9)
Size and Scale	Dimensions and Areas	Weight and Steadiness	Shapes
Increase in Amount	Decrease in Amount	Intensity	Speed
Significance	Uniqueness	Value	Complexity
Challenges	Quality	Success	Failure
Body Shape	Age and Appearance	Wellness	Intelligence
Human Traits	Positive Emotional Responses	Negative Emotional Responses	Positive Emotional States
Negative Emotional States	Social Behaviours	Tastes and Smells	Textures
Sounds	Temperature	Opinions	Thoughts and Decisions
Encouragement and Discouragement	Respect and Approval	Request and Suggestion	Attempt and Prevention
Movements	Body Language and Gestures	Commanding and Giving Permissions	Engaging in Verbal Communication
Eating and Drinking	Preparing Food	Science	Changing and Forming
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Chemistry	Geology	Philosophy	Psychology
Maths and Graphs	Geometry	Environment	Energy and Power
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Computer	History	Religion	Culture and Custom
Language	Arts	Music	Film and Theatre
Literature	Architecture	Marketing	Finance
Management	Medicine	Sickness and Symptoms	Law
Crime	Punishment	Government	Politics
War	Measurement	Emotions	Travel and Migration
Weather	Pollution	Disasters	Animals
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