Meteorology Vocabulary

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun

• The sun is often described as a massive ball of fire at the center of our solar system.
• The rocket launch looked like a huge ball of fire shooting into the sky.
• When he hit the target, the basketball went through the hoop like a ball of fire!
• Her passion for music burns like a ball of fire in her soul.

noun a bubbling or gurgling sound

verb to make a continuous murmuring noise

• The stream burbled gently as it flowed through the forest.
• I could hear the water burbling in the creek as we walked by.
• The coffee machine burbled out a fresh cup for me.
• Her laughter seemed to burble out of her like a bubbling brook.

verb to make something clearer or more understandable

• I will provide you with all the necessary information to clear up any confusion.
• Let me know if you need me to clear up anything for you.
• I'll help you clear up any doubts you have, no worries.
• The storm finally passed, and the sky began to clear up.

noun a tool or instrument for measuring or indicating quantity or extent

verb to estimate or determine the magnitude, amount, or volume of something

• The engineer used a precise gauge to measure the dimensions of the metal sheet.
• Can you check the tire pressure gauge before we hit the road?
• I need to get a feel for the situation before I can gauge how to proceed.
• Her facial expressions were a gauge of her true feelings about the situation.

noun a sudden or violent invasion

verb to enter forcibly or suddenly

• The sudden irruption of the enemy troops caught the soldiers off guard.
• The unexpected irruption of the party guests livened up the atmosphere.
• I can't believe the irrupt of drama that happened at the party last night!
• Her laughter irrupted like a burst of sunshine on a cloudy day.

noun a combining form used in the names of sciences or bodies of knowledge, such as biology or theology

• The study of rocks and minerals is known as geology.
• I find geology fascinating because it helps us understand the Earth's history.
• I'm taking a class on rock 'n' roll geology - it's all about the history of music!
• Her mind was a jumbled mess, like a geology of thoughts and emotions.

adjective describing something that is completely soaked or filled to capacity

• The paper towel was completely saturated with water.
• The sponge was totally saturated after soaking up all that liquid.
• I'm so saturated from eating too much junk food.
• The market for smartphones is saturated with competition.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

• The vacuum cleaner is designed to suck in dirt and debris from the carpet.
• I accidentally sucked in some water while swimming in the pool.
• Don't suck in that toxic energy from negative people.
• The black hole has such strong gravitational pull that it can suck in even light.

noun Very High Frequency, a range of radio frequencies typically used for communication purposes

• The aircraft uses VHF radio communication to stay in contact with air traffic control.
• Make sure you tune in to the VHF channel to listen to the latest updates.
• I heard the VHF reception is better on this radio compared to others.
• Her voice cut through the noise like a VHF signal in a crowded room.

noun a substance that is easily vaporized at a relatively low temperature

adjective liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse

• The stock market is known for being volatile, with prices constantly fluctuating.
• Her mood can be quite volatile, so it's best to approach her with caution.
• The situation at the party got really volatile, so we decided to leave early.
• Their relationship was like a volatile chemical reaction, with sparks flying constantly.

noun temperature - a measure of the warmth or coldness of an object or environment

verb take - to grasp or hold with the hands

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite

• Before the meeting starts, we need to take the room's temperature to ensure everyone is comfortable.
• Let's take the room's temperature and see how everyone is feeling about the new project.
• Hey, let's take the room's temperature and see if anyone has any objections to the plan.
• As the tension rose during the negotiation, I could feel the need to take the room's temperature and address the underlying issues.