Climate Change Glossary

noun a sudden and heavy rainstorm

• The downpour last night caused flooding in several areas of the city.
• I got caught in a downpour on my way home from work.
• The downpour was so heavy, it was like buckets of water being poured from the sky.
• Her tears fell like a downpour as she listened to the sad news.

noun the quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally

• The data breach exposed the vulnerability of the company's cybersecurity measures.
• Sharing personal information online can leave you open to vulnerability.
• I hate feeling so exposed and vulnerable around new people.
• His emotional vulnerability made him more relatable to others.