Weather Conditions · C1 English Vocabulary List

a field of science that deals with the earth's atmosphere, particularly weather forecasting

"Meteorology helps us understand and predict the weather for the coming days."

"Thanks to advances in meteorology, scientists can now predict storms and extreme weather events more accurately."

to slowly move in the air or on water

"The boat drifts slowly down the river."

"The small boat began to drift away from the shore because nobody had tied it securely to the dock."

the likeliness or quality of changing suddenly and frequently

"Changeability can be useful."

"The constant changeability of the weather made it difficult for us to plan our outdoor activities."

a brief heavy rainfall

"We got caught in a sudden downpour and were soaked within seconds."

"A sudden downpour started just as we left the house, so we had to go back."

a very powerful wind

"The gale knocked down trees."

"A gale is a very strong wind"

a small pool of water or other liquid, particularly rainwater

"The child jumped into the puddle and splashed water everywhere."

"The child jumped into the puddle and splashed muddy water all over his new trousers and shoes."

a mass of deep snow piled up by the wind

"A snowdrift blocked the road"

"A large snowdrift completely blocked the narrow mountain road after the severe winter storm"

extremely small drops of liquid in the air, resulted from the heating of the liquid

"The vapor rose quickly"

"The vapor rose quickly from the hot surface of the boiling water in the kitchen"

a very large dark cloud that produces thunder and lightning

"A thundercloud appeared"

"The thundercloud formed rapidly over the valley before the intense lightning storm began"

a very strong wind that spins and moves quickly, damaging everything in its path

"A whirlwind struck suddenly"

"A powerful whirlwind struck suddenly and lifted dust and small objects across the field"

a sudden and heavy rainfall

"A cloudburst flooded streets"

"A sudden cloudburst flooded streets and overwhelmed drainage systems within minutes of rainfall"

having a gentle, refreshing wind

"The weather is breezy."

"The breezy weather made it perfect for flying kites so the children ran to the park with their toys."

related to the weather of a specific area

"These are climatic conditions."

"The climatic conditions in the desert are extreme with very hot days and surprisingly cold nights throughout the year."

having a cover of mist that creates a soft, blurred look

"The morning is misty."

"The misty morning made driving difficult so she turned on her headlights and drove slowly through the foggy streets."

the force exerted on the surface of the earth that is a result of the weight of the atmosphere

"Atmospheric pressure affects weather."

"Atmospheric pressure decreases as you climb higher making it harder to breathe on mountains."

(of weather or temperature) extremely hot, causing intense heat and discomfort

"The sun is scorching."

"The scorching heat of the summer sun made everyone rush to the beach to cool off in the water."

(of air) difficult to see through because of heat, mist, or dust

"The sky is hazy."

"The hazy sky was caused by wildfire smoke that drifted from hundreds of miles away and settled over the region."

one single sound heard when thunder strikes

"A loud thunderclap scared me."

"The sudden thunderclap echoed through the valley and made everyone jump in surprise."

(of temperature or weather) extremely high in degree

"The weather is scorching hot."

"The weather was scorching hot so we decided to stay inside with the air conditioning all day."

having an extremely low temperature

"My hands are freezing cold."

"It was freezing cold outside so I wore my warmest coat and a thick scarf."

a situation where there is not enough food that causes hunger and death

"Famine causes many deaths yearly."

"A man-made famine is a catastrophic food crisis caused directly by political decisions"

(of weather) to become free of clouds, rain, or storms

"The sky will clear up."

"We are hoping the storm clouds will clear up by tomorrow so we can have our picnic outside."

the distance that is possible or clear for one to see, particularly because of the weather conditions

"Visibility was low today"

"Visibility dropped sharply due to dense morning fog over the entire coastal region"

to make someone or something extremely wet

"Soak the beans overnight before cooking."

"You need to soak the dried beans in water overnight before cooking them to make them soft and easy to digest."

the point where two air masses of different temperatures meet

"A cold front is coming."

"Meteorologists are closely monitoring the approaching cold front, which is expected to bring significant temperature drops."

a powerful stream of water or other liquid that moves very fast

"The torrent was strong"

"The torrent of water rushed down the mountain slope after continuous heavy rainfall"

having an intense level of heat that is often uncomfortable

"The sun is baking."

"The baking cookies in the oven made the whole kitchen smell like vanilla and butter and sugar and love."

thick and difficult to see through, often used to describe fog or smoke

"The fog is dense."

"The dense fog on the motorway significantly reduced visibility for all drivers."

(of weather or sky) overcast, cloudy, or lacking brightness

"The sky is dull today."

"The persistent dull weather made everyone feel rather lethargic and uninspired."

(of winds) blowing in the direction that aids movement or travel

"The weather is favorable."

"The favorable weather forecast encouraged us to plan an outdoor picnic for Saturday afternoon in the park."

(of weather) dark in a way that is depressing

"It was a gloomy day."

"The gloomy atmosphere of the old house contributed to the protagonist's growing sense of dread."

(of weather) hot and sunny

"The weather was glorious."

"After weeks of rain, the glorious sunshine finally broke through, lifting everyone's spirits."

to become softer or liquid

"The ice will thaw."

"We need to let the frozen pipes thaw completely before turning the water back on."