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C2 Level Wordlist - Weather and Temperature

Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about Weather and Temperature, collected specifically for level C2 learners.

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
monsoon
[noun]

a period in the summer during which wind blows and rain falls in India or other hot South Asian countries

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snow, rain, hail, etc. that falls to or condenses on the ground

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dew
[noun]

the tiny water drops that form on cool surfaces during the night, caused by condensation

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isobar
[noun]

(meteorology) a line on a map that joins places with the same air pressure at a given time or over a given period

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a scale devised to estimate wind speeds based on the observed effects of the wind on the sea surface and land features

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sleet
[noun]

frozen raindrops or partially melted snowflakes that fall as ice pellets

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whiteout
[noun]

a meteorological phenomenon characterized by a dense, widespread snowfall that significantly reduces visibility, often resulting in a featureless landscape

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chinook
[noun]

a warm, dry wind that descends the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, causing a rapid and significant increase in temperature

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gust
[noun]

a drastic and sudden rush of wind

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slush
[noun]

partially melted snow or ice, often forming a wet and muddy mixture

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squall
[noun]

a sudden, intense, and brief storm characterized by strong winds and often accompanied by rain or snow

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a sudden and rapid flooding of a normally dry area, often caused by heavy rainfall or the sudden release of water

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sunburst
[noun]

a sudden, intense appearance of sunlight, often breaking through clouds and creating a radiant and vivid effect in the sky

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a weather phenomenon with an extensive circulation of winds around a central region of high barometric pressure that is connected with calm and fine weather

Ex: Residents took advantage of the calm weather brought by anticyclone to enjoy outdoor activities like picnics and hiking in the mountains .
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bluster
[noun]

a strong, noisy, and gusty wind, often accompanied by turbulent

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balmy
[Adjective]

pleasantly warm, mild, and soothing

Ex: balmy atmosphere of the spa provided a relaxing environment for guests to unwind .
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sweltering
[Adjective]

extremely hot and uncomfortable, often causing sweating

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torrid
[Adjective]

characterized by intense and oppressive heat

Ex: Tourists flocked to coastal areas to escape torrid climate of the inland regions .
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sizzling
[Adjective]

so hot as to produce a hissing or crackling sound

Ex: As the blacksmith worked , sizzling metal in the forge signaled the forging of a new masterpiece .
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parching
[Adjective]

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

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flaming
[Adjective]

extreme heat, often associated with flames or burning

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lukewarm
[Adjective]

having a temperature that is only slightly warm

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thermic
[Adjective]

relating to or involving the transformation of heat energy

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muggy
[Adjective]

characterized by high humidity and oppressive warmth

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nippy
[Adjective]

(of weather) having a sharp, cold quality

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arctic
[Adjective]

very cold

Ex: Despite wearing multiple layers , they struggled to stay warm in arctic temperatures .
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glacial
[Adjective]

freezing as though having sub-zero temperatures

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algid
[Adjective]

extremely cold

Ex: algid temperatures prompted the installation of heaters in outdoor dining areas to keep patrons warm .
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