Natural Phenomena

7 words in this vocabulary list

noun a fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question

  • The scientist studied the phenomenon of bioluminescence in deep-sea creatures.
  • Have you noticed that strange phenomenon happening in the sky?
  • That phenomenon is totally blowing my mind!
  • The phenomenon of love is a mysterious force that can't be explained.

adjective describing something that resembles or has qualities similar to a rainbow

  • The sunset cast a rainbowlike array of colors across the sky.
  • The soap bubbles were rainbowlike and sparkly.
  • Her new nail polish is so rainbowlike, I love it!
  • The diversity of opinions in the meeting created a rainbowlike spectrum of ideas.

adjective describing something as resembling silver in color or appearance

  • The silvery moonlight illuminated the garden as the night grew darker.
  • I love how the silvery fish shimmer in the sunlight at the pond.
  • Check out that silvery sports car speeding down the highway!
  • Her silvery voice captivated the audience during her performance.

noun a large, dense, and towering cloud associated with thunderstorms and lightning

  • The dark thunderclouds gathered on the horizon, signaling an approaching storm.
  • Wow, those thunderclouds look really ominous. Looks like we're in for some rain.
  • Man, those thunderclouds are looking pretty angry. Better grab an umbrella.
  • Her mood was like a thundercloud, dark and brooding, ready to burst at any moment.

noun a condition characterized by excessive growth and height in the body

  • Gigantism is a medical condition characterized by excessive growth and height.
  • My uncle has gigantism, which is why he is over seven feet tall.
  • That new building is gigantism at its finest!
  • The company's expansion plans show signs of gigantism in the industry.

noun A person or thing that is remarkable or outstanding in a particular field or activity, especially at a young age.

  • The young pianist is considered a phenom in the classical music world.
  • Did you see that basketball phenom score 50 points last night?
  • That new rapper is a total phenom - his beats are fire!
  • The startup company's rapid growth is a phenom in the tech industry.

noun A full moon that appears larger and brighter than usual as a result of its close proximity to the earth

  • The supermoon phenomenon occurs when the moon is at its closest point to Earth in its orbit.
  • I heard there's going to be a supermoon tonight, so let's go watch it together!
  • Dude, did you see that supermoon last night? It was lit!
  • Her beauty was like a supermoon, shining brightly in the darkness of the night.