Weather And Climate Terminology

verb to become accustomed to a new climate or environment

• It may take some time for the new employees to acclimate to the company's culture.
• Give yourself a few days to acclimate to the new neighborhood.
• I need to acclimate to this new workout routine before I can see any progress.
• She needed to acclimate to the idea of living in a different country before making the move.

noun a great flowing or overflowing of water, especially over land not usually submerged

verb to cover or submerge (a place or area) with water

• The flood caused extensive damage to the town's infrastructure.
• I heard there was a flood in the area last night.
• The rain was coming down so hard, it felt like a flood!
• The flood of emotions overwhelmed her as she listened to the heartfelt speech.

adjective relating to winter or occurring in winter

• The hibernal solstice marks the beginning of winter.
• I always look forward to the hibernal season for cozy nights by the fire.
• Let's hibernate like bears during the hibernal months.
• The garden lay dormant and silent during the hibernal period.

noun the diversion of the energy of a sexual or other biological impulse from its immediate goal to one of a more acceptable social, moral, or aesthetic nature

• Sublimation is the process in which a solid turns directly into a gas without passing through the liquid phase.
• I learned about sublimation in my chemistry class - it's pretty cool!
• Dude, that sublimation demo in science class was lit!
• His anger seemed to undergo a sublimation, turning into a calm determination instead.

verb to occur; happen; take place

• The details of the meeting are still unclear, but we will inform you as soon as we know what transpired.
• I'm not sure what exactly transpired at the party last night, but it seemed like everyone had a good time.
• I heard some juicy gossip about what transpired between them, but I'm not sure if it's true.
• As the storm raged on, it felt like a battle between the elements, with nature deciding what would transpire next.