Weather conditions – English vocabulary
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33 English words with meanings: erratic, in the shade of, moist, nippy, oppressive… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.
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- erratic /ɪ'rætɪk/ (adjective) — changing often and without a clear pattern
Example:Her mood was erratic all week.
Synonyms: unpredictable, unstable, inconsistent - in the shade of /ɪn ðə ʃeɪd əv/ (phrase) — in the cooler area protected by something
Example:We sat in the shade of the tree.
Synonyms: under, protected by, out of the sun - moist /mɔɪst/ (adjective) — slightly wet
Example:The towel is still moist.
Synonyms: slightly wet, damp, humid - nippy /'nɪpi/ (adjective) — slightly cold in a sharp or unpleasant way
Example:The evening felt a little nippy.
Synonyms: chilly, cool, crisp - oppressive /ə'prɛsɪv/ (adjective) — so hot, wet, or crowded that it feels uncomfortable
Example:The room felt oppressive in the heat.
Synonyms: uncomfortable, stifling, suffocating - pile-up /'paɪl ʌp/ (noun) — a crash involving many vehicles in a line
Example:A pile-up blocked the motorway.
Synonyms: multi-car crash, traffic pile-up - pitfall /'pɪtfɔl/ (noun) — a hidden danger or problem that can cause trouble
Example:One pitfall of the plan was its high cost.
Synonyms: danger, trap, hidden problem - pose a danger /poʊz ə 'deɪndʒər/ (phrase) — to create a risk of harm or trouble
Example:The broken wire may pose a danger to children.
Synonyms: threaten, endanger, create a risk - predominant /prɪ'dɑ:mɪnənt/ (adjective) — more common or powerful than the others
Example:English is the predominant language here.
Synonyms: main, chief, dominant - prevailing /prɪ'veɪlɪŋ/ (adjective) — most common or strongest in a place or time
Example:Rain was the prevailing weather that week.
Synonyms: dominant, main, common - rainfall /'reɪnfɔ:l/ (noun) — the amount of rain that falls in an area
Example:Rainfall was heavy this month.
Synonyms: precipitation, rain, downpour - reckless /'rekləs/ (adjective) — acting without care for danger or rules
Example:It was reckless to drive so fast.
Synonyms: careless, risky, irresponsible - red alert /,rɛd ə'lɜ:t/ (phrase) — a warning that danger is immediate and urgent
Example:The city was placed on red alert after the storm.
Synonyms: highest alert, emergency warning, danger alert - red flag /,rɛd flæɡ/ (phrase) — a sign that something may be wrong or unsafe
Example:That delay was a red flag for the manager.
Synonyms: warning sign, warning signal, cause for concern - roasting /'roʊstɪŋ/ (adjective) — very hot, especially because of strong heat or fire
Example:The pavement was roasting in the sun.
Synonyms: scorching, blazing, sweltering - safety /'seɪfti/ (noun) — the condition of being protected from harm
Example:Safety is important at the construction site.
Synonyms: protection, security, safe condition - safety helmet /'seɪfti 'hɛlmɪt/ (noun) — a hard hat worn to protect the head
Example:Always wear a safety helmet on site.
Synonyms: hard hat, protective helmet, safety hat - safety-conscious /'seɪfti,kɑ:nʃəs/ (adjective) — careful to avoid danger and protect people
Example:She is safety-conscious and always wears a helmet.
Synonyms: cautious, careful - security /sɪ'kjʊrəti/ (noun) — protection from danger, theft, or attack
Example:The alarm system improves security.
Synonyms: protection, safety, defense - shut doors /ʃʌt dɔ:rz/ (phrase) — make it harder for something to happen or be accepted
Example:That rule may shut doors for young applicants.
Synonyms: block opportunities, close off, make harder - slash /slæʃ/ (noun) — a long cut made with a sharp object
Example:He had a deep slash on his arm.
Synonyms: cut, gash, slice - solidify /'sɑ:lɪdɪfaɪ/ (verb) — to become hard or firm
Example:The melted wax will solidify as it cools.
Synonyms: harden, set - stalking /'stɔ:kɪŋ/ (noun) — following someone in a frightening and unwanted way
Example:She reported stalking by a stranger.
Synonyms: harassment, pursuit, shadowing - stifling /'stɪfaɪlɪŋ/ (adjective) — hot and hard to breathe in
Example:The air was stifling inside the car.
Synonyms: suffocating, oppressive, sweltering - sultry /'sʌltri/ (adjective) — hot and humid, making the air feel heavy
Example:It was a sultry summer night.
Synonyms: humid, muggy, sweltering - sunny /'sʌni/ (adjective) — bright with direct sunlight
Example:We had a sunny day at the beach.
Synonyms: bright, clear, sunlit - sweltering /'swɛltərɪŋ/ (adjective) — extremely hot and uncomfortable
Example:It was sweltering in the city all afternoon.
Synonyms: scorching, boiling, hot - tailback /'teɪlbæk/ (noun) — a long line of slow or stopped traffic
Example:There was a tailback on the highway after the crash.
Synonyms: traffic jam, queue, backup - thin out /θɪn aʊt/ (phrase) — to become fewer in number or less dense
Example:The crowd began to thin out after sunset.
Synonyms: dwindle, shrink - thunder /'θʌndər/ (noun) — the loud sound that comes after lightning
Example:We heard thunder in the distance.
Synonyms: rumble, boom, thunderclap
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