فهرست
Meteorology
Title: Meteorology
Pronunciation: /ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒi/
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the scientific study of the atmosphere and its phenomena, especially with reference to weather and weather forecasting
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Stress marks: ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒi
Synonym: atmospheric science, weather science
Example
Her passion for meteorology led her to pursue a career as a weather forecaster
To clear up
Title: To clear up
Pronunciation: /tə klɪər ʌp/
Part of speech: phrasal verb
Formal or informal: Informal
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: tə klɪər ʌp
Synonym: improve, brighten
Opposite: worsen, deteriorate
To become brighter and more pleasant after a period of bad weather
The sky began to clear up after the storm passed
To drift
Title: To drift
Pronunciation: /drɪft/
Part of speech: verb
Formal or informal: Both
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: drɪft
Synonym: float, glide
Opposite: anchor, stay put
To be carried along by currents of air or water
The boat began to drift out to sea
Changeability
Title: Changeability
Pronunciation: /ˌtʃeɪndʒəˈbɪləti/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Stress marks: ˌtʃeɪndʒəˈbɪləti
Synonym: variability, instability
Opposite: stability, consistency
The quality of being able to change frequently or easily
The changeability of the weather made it difficult to plan outdoor activities
Visibility
Title: Visibility
Pronunciation: /ˌvɪzəˈbɪləti/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Stress marks: ˌvɪzəˈbɪləti
Synonym: clarity, perceptibility
Opposite: obscurity, invisibility
The state of being able to see or be seen
The fog reduced visibility on the roads, causing traffic delays
To soak
Title: To soak
Pronunciation: /səʊk/
Part of speech: verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: soaked (past tense), soaking (present participle)
Formal or informal: Both
Transitive or intransitive: Both
Stress marks: səʊk
Synonym: drench, saturate
Opposite: dry, dehydrate
To make or become thoroughly wet by immersion in water or another liquid
I had to soak the stained shirt in detergent before washing it
Downpour
Title: Downpour
Pronunciation: /ˈdaʊnpɔːr/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal:Both
Stress marks:/ˈdaʊnpɔːr/
Synonym:drencher, cloudburst
Opposite:drought
A heavy fall of rain that lasts for a short period of time
The downpour flooded the streets within minutes
Front
Title: Front
Pronunciation:/frʌnt/
Part of speech:noun
Formal or informal:both
Stress marks:/frʌnt/
Synonym:border, boundary
A boundary between two air masses of different density
The warm front brought milder temperatures to the region
Gale
Title: Gale
Pronunciation:/ɡeɪl/
Part of speech:noun
Formal or informal:both
Stress marks:/ɡeɪl/
Synonym:storm, tempest
Opposite:breeze, calm
A very strong wind
The gale knocked down several trees in the area
Puddle
Title: Puddle
Pronunciation:/ˈpʌdl/
Part of speech:noun
Formal or informal:both
Stress marks:/ˈpʌdl/
Synonym:paddle, pool
Opposite:dryness, aridness
A small pool of liquid, especially rainwater on the ground
The children jumped into the puddles after the rain stopped
Snowdrift
Title: Snowdrift
Pronunciation:/ˈsnoʊdrɪft/
Part of speech:noun
Formal or informal:both
Stress marks:/ˈsnoʊdrɪft/
Synonym:snowbank, snowpile
A bank of deep snow piled up by the wind
The road was blocked by a large snowdrift after the blizzard
Torrent
Title: Torrent
Pronunciation:/ˈtɒrənt/
Part of speech:noun
Formal or informal:both
Stress marks:/ˈtɒrənt/
Synonym:flood, deluge
Opposite:drought, trickle
A sudden, violent, and copious outpouring of something, typically water or words
A torrent of rain flooded the streets
Vapor
Title: Vapor
Pronunciation:/ˈveɪpər/
Part of speech:noun
Definition:a substance diffused or suspended in the air, especially one normally liquid or solid; a substance in the gaseous state of matter
Formal or informal:both
Stress marks:/ˈveɪpər/
Synonym:mist, steam
Opposite:solid, liquid
Example
The rising sun warmed the morning vapor
Thundercloud
Title: Thundercloud
Pronunciation:/ˈθʌndərˌklaʊd/
Part of speech:noun
Formal or informal:both
Stress marks:/ˈθʌndərˌklaʊd/
Synonym:cumulonimbus cloud, storm cloud
Opposite:sunny sky
A cloud that contains lightning and thunder
The dark thunderclouds signaled an approaching storm
Whirlwind
Title: Whirlwind
Pronunciation:/ˈwɜːrlwɪnd/
Part of speech:noun
Formal or informal:both
Stress marks:/ˈwɜːrlwɪnd/
Synonym:tornado, cyclone
Opposite:calm
A column of air moving rapidly around and around in a cylindrical or funnel shape
The whirlwind uprooted several trees in its path
Cloudburst
Title: Cloudburst
Pronunciation:/ˈklaʊdbɜrst/
Part of speech:noun
Formal or informal:both
Stress marks:/ˈklaʊdbɜrst/
Synonym:drencher, downpour
Opposite:drought
A sudden and very heavy rainfall
A cloudburst caused flash floods in the area
Backing
Title: Backing
Pronunciation: bey-king
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Informal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: BEY-king
Synonym: cooking
Opposite: freezing
The process of cooking food by dry heat in an oven or on a hot surface
She enjoys baking cakes and cookies for her friends and family
Breezy
Title: Breezy
Pronunciation: bree-zee
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: Informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: BREE-zee
Synonym: windy
Opposite: still
characterized by or having a fresh, light, and invigorating quality
The beach was breezy and perfect for flying kites
climate
Title: climate
Pronunciation: kluy-mit
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: KLY-mit
Synonym: weather
The weather conditions prevailing in an area over a long period of time
The climate in this region is usually warm and humid
Dense
Title: Dense
Pronunciation: dens
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: dens
Synonym: thick
Opposite: sparse
closely compacted in substance; having a high mass or concentration
The dense forest was difficult to navigate through
Dull
Title: Dull
Pronunciation: duhl
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: DUHL
Synonym: boring
Opposite: exciting
Lacking interest or excitement; boring
The lecture was so dull that I almost fell asleep
Extreme
Title: Extreme
Pronunciation: ik-streem
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: ik-STREEM
Synonym: intense
Opposite: moderate
Reaching a high or the highest degree; very great
The extreme weather conditions made it difficult to go outside
Favorable
Title: Favorable
Pronunciation: fay-vuh-ruh-buhl
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: FAY-vuh-ruh-buhl
Synonym: beneficial
Opposite: unfavorable
Giving a positive outcome; advantageous; helpful
The favorable weather conditions made for a great day at the beach
Gloomy
Title: Gloomy
Pronunciation: gloo-mee
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: GLOO-mee
Synonym: bleak
Opposite: bright
Dark or poorly lit; depressing or pessimistic
The gloomy weather matched his mood perfectly
Glorious
Title: Glorious
Pronunciation: glawr-ee-uhs
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: GLAWR-ee-uhs
Synonym: magnificent
Opposite: dull
Having a striking beauty or splendor that evokes feelings of delight and wonder
The glorious sunset was a sight to behold
Misty
Title: Misty
Pronunciation: mis-tee
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: Informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: MIS-tee
Synonym: foggy
Opposite: clear
Full of fine mist; foggy or hazy
The misty morning made the park look magical
Temperate
Title: Temperate
Pronunciation: tem-prit
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: TEM-prit
Synonym: mild
Opposite: extreme
Relating to or denoting a region or climate characterized by mild temperatures
The temperate climate made it a great place to live
Unpredictable
Title: Unpredictable
Pronunciation: uhn-prih-dik-tuh-buhl
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: uhn-prih-DIK-tuh-buhl
Synonym: uncertain
Opposite: predictable
Not able to be predicted or foreseen; uncertain
The weather was unpredictable, so we decided to stay indoors
Atmospheric tempreture
Title: Atmospheric tempreture
Pronunciation: at-muh s-feer-ik PRESH-er
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: at-muh s-feer-ik PRESH-er
Synonym: air pressure
The pressure exerted by the weight of the atmosphere
The atmospheric pressure was unusually high today
scorching
Title: scorching
Pronunciation: skawr-ching
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: SKAWR-ching
Synonym: blazing
Opposite: freezing
very hot; scorching; extremely intense or severe
The scorching heat made it difficult to be outside for too long
Hazy
Title: Hazy
Pronunciation: hey-zee
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: Informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: HEY-zee
Synonym: foggy
Opposite: clear
covered by a haze; misty; smoky
The hazy sky made it difficult to see the mountains in the distance
Thunderclap
Title: Thunderclap
Pronunciation: thuhn-der-klap
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: THUHN-der-klap
Synonym: thunder
The sound caused by lightning, usually heard as a loud rumble or crash
The thunderclap startled the children playing outside
To thaw
Title: To thaw
Pronunciation: thaw
Part of speech: verb
Definition: to cause frozen food or liquid to become liquid or soft by warming it up; to become less reserved or cold in manner or relations
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: past tense - thawed; present participle - thawing; past participle - thawed
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Synonym: melt
Opposite: freeze
Example
She forgot to thaw the chicken before cooking it for dinner.
Freezing cold
Title: Freezing cold
Pronunciation: free-zing kohld
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: FREE-zing kohld
Synonym: icy
Opposite: warm
Extremely cold; below the freezing point of water
The freezing cold weather made it difficult to go outside
