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noun a sudden explosion of an airborne weapon above the ground, designed to maximize damage over a large area

• The airburst of the bomb caused widespread damage to the surrounding area.
• Did you see that airburst during the fireworks show last night?
• The airburst from the explosion was insane!
• The news of the scandal was like an airburst in the quiet town.

noun a large undulating mass of something, typically cloud, smoke, or steam

verb to move or flow outward with an undulating motion

• The billow of smoke could be seen from miles away.
• The curtains billow in the breeze from the open window.
• The waves were totally billowing today, dude!
• Her anger seemed to billow out of her like a dark cloud.

noun a destructive wave of highly compressed air spreading outward from an explosion

verb to explode or destroy something with an explosion

• The controlled blast was executed by the demolition team.
• We had a blast at the party last night.
• That concert was an absolute blast!
• Her performance at the competition was a blast of energy.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'blasted' is describing something that has been affected or damaged by an explosion or strong force.

• The construction workers blasted the rock to make way for the new building.
• I blasted through my homework so I could go out with my friends.
• He blasted that game last night, he's really good at it.
• The news of his promotion blasted through the office, everyone was excited for him.

noun a roll of cloth or wallpaper of a definite length

verb to move or run away suddenly

• The mechanic used a bolt to secure the metal beams in place.
• Make sure to bolt the door before we leave.
• I bolted as soon as I saw my ex at the party.
• Her sudden decision to quit her job was like a bolt out of the blue.

noun a stupid or dull person

• The farmer picked up a clod of dirt to examine the soil quality.
• I accidentally stepped on a clod of mud and got my shoe dirty.
• Don't be such a clod, you need to think before you act.
• His mind was like a clod, unable to grasp the complexity of the situation.

noun a type of cloud forming rounded masses heaped on each other above a flat base at fairly low altitude

adjective relating to or resembling a cumulus cloud

• The cumulus clouds in the sky indicated that a storm may be approaching.
• I love watching the fluffy cumulus clouds float by on a sunny day.
• Those big puffy cumulus clouds look like cotton candy in the sky.
• His thoughts drifted like cumulus clouds, ever-changing and unpredictable.

verb to become or make something become dry or drier

• The lack of rainfall caused the river to dry up.
• If you don't water the plants, they will dry up.
• I forgot to bring water on the hike and my mouth totally dried up.
• His enthusiasm for the project seemed to dry up after the third setback.

adjective Erratic is an adjective that describes something that is unpredictable or inconsistent in behavior.

• The stock market has been experiencing erratic behavior lately.
• Her mood can be quite erratic at times.
• He's so all over the place, his behavior is just plain erratic.
• The erratic path of the butterfly mesmerized the children.

noun a brief moment of something happening quickly or abruptly

verb to happen quickly or abruptly

adjective relating to something that happens quickly or abruptly

adverb in a sudden or abrupt manner

• The photographer captured the perfect shot with a quick flash of light.
• I saw a flash of lightning in the sky during the storm.
• She's always flashing her designer handbag around like it's no big deal.
• The idea came to her in a sudden flash of inspiration.

verb to change continually; shift back and forth

• The stock market prices fluctuate daily based on various factors.
• My weight always seems to fluctuate depending on how much I eat.
• Dude, the prices of sneakers are always fluctuating, it's so annoying.
• Her emotions were constantly fluctuating between joy and sadness.

noun a quick, light movement

verb to move with quick, light movements

• The butterfly's wings began to flutter as it emerged from its chrysalis.
• I love watching the leaves flutter in the wind on a sunny day.
• She felt a flutter in her heart when she saw her crush walk by.
• Excitement caused her stomach to flutter with anticipation before the big event.

verb to move or flap quickly and irregularly

adjective moving or flapping quickly and irregularly

• The butterfly's wings were fluttering gracefully in the garden.
• I saw a bird fluttering around in the sky earlier.
• She felt a fluttering in her stomach before going on stage.
• The excitement in the room was palpable, with anticipation fluttering in the air.

noun a violent explosion

verb to explode violently or flash like lightning

• The scientist fulminated against the unethical practices in the research field.
• She fulminated about the poor customer service she received at the store.
• The fans fulminated on social media about the controversial decision made by the referee.
• His speech was so powerful that it seemed to fulminate with passion and anger.

verb present participle of the verb 'gush', which means to flow out rapidly and plentifully

adjective characterized by a rapid and plentiful outpouring or flow

• The gushing water from the broken pipe flooded the basement.
• I couldn't stop gushing about how amazing the movie was.
• She was gushing over her new crush to all her friends.
• His gushing praise for her work made her feel appreciated.

noun a circle or disk of light surrounding the sun or moon, caused by the reflection and refraction of light by ice particles in the atmosphere

• The scientist noticed a glowing halo around the specimen under the microscope.
• I saw a cool halo effect in the sky during sunset yesterday.
• That new video game has some sick halo graphics.
• The singer's talent seemed to create a halo of admiration among the audience.

adjective of great amount, force, or intensity

adverb in a heavy manner; with great weight or force

• The box was too heavy for the elderly woman to lift.
• I can't believe how heavy this suitcase is!
• That backpack is mad heavy, bro.
• The news of her illness weighed heavy on his heart.

verb to become more intense or exciting

adverb in a manner that causes something to become more intense or exciting

• As the competition heats up, companies are looking for new ways to stay ahead in the market.
• Things are really starting to hot up between those two teams in the championship.
• The drama is about to hot up on the reality TV show.
• Tensions began to hot up as the negotiations reached a critical point.

noun a long, loud, mournful cry or sound

adjective making or accompanied by a howling sound

• The wind outside was so strong that it created a constant howling sound.
• I could hear the howling of the wind all night long.
• The howling from the storm was so loud, it kept me up all night.
• The howling of the crowd could be heard from miles away after the team won the championship.

noun The quality or state of being intense; extreme degree of strength, force, energy, or feeling.

• The intensity of the storm caused widespread damage to the area.
• The intensity of her workout was impressive.
• The intensity of the party last night was off the charts!
• The intensity of his emotions was like a raging fire within him.

adjective describing a sudden and violent entry or incursion

• The irruptive behavior of the protestors disrupted the peaceful demonstration.
• The irruptive kids kept running around the house and making a mess.
• The irruptive party guests were getting out of control.
• His irruptive laughter filled the room with joy.

noun a strong, cold, northwesterly wind that blows through the Rhone valley and southern France into the Mediterranean, especially in the winter

• The mistral is a strong, cold northwesterly wind that blows through the Rhone Valley in France.
• Make sure to hold onto your hat when the mistral starts blowing!
• I can't stand the mistral, it always messes up my hair!
• The mistral of change swept through the company, bringing new ideas and opportunities.

noun a sudden attack or violent expression of a particular emotion or activity

• The patient experienced a paroxysm of pain before the medication took effect.
• She had a sudden paroxysm of laughter during the movie.
• I nearly had a paroxysm when I saw how much the concert tickets cost.
• The city was in a paroxysm of excitement as they awaited the championship game.

noun the sound of a bell ringing

verb present participle of the verb 'peal', which means to ring loudly or clearly

• The church bells were pealing to signal the start of the ceremony.
• I could hear the bells pealing as I walked past the church.
• The alarm clock was pealing so loud this morning, I couldn't ignore it.
• Her laughter echoed through the room, pealing like a bell.

noun a steep and rapid fall or drop

verb to fall or drop quickly and steeply

• The stock market experienced a sharp plummet yesterday, causing concern among investors.
• I heard that the prices of those sneakers are going to plummet next week, so maybe wait before buying them.
• I can't believe how much the temperature plummeted last night - it's freezing now!
• After the scandal was exposed, the politician's reputation plummeted to new lows.

noun a sign or warning that something momentous or calamitous is likely to happen

• The dark clouds gathering in the sky were seen as a portent of an impending storm.
• Seeing a black cat cross your path is often considered a portent of bad luck.
• The sudden chill in the air was a real portent that something was about to go down.
• The sudden drop in stock prices was a portent of the economic downturn ahead.

adjective serving to warn or foreshadow something

• The sudden drop in temperature was seen as a premonitory sign of the upcoming storm.
• Her headache was a premonitory signal that she should take a break from work.
• I had a weird feeling in my gut, like a premonitory vibe telling me something was about to go down.
• The dark clouds gathering in the sky served as a premonitory reminder of the challenges ahead.

noun the action or sound of something roaring

adjective describing a loud, deep, and powerful sound

• The roaring sound of the waterfall could be heard from miles away.
• The crowd was roaring with excitement as the team scored a goal.
• The party was so lit, the music was roaring all night long.
• His anger was like a roaring lion, fierce and uncontrollable.

adjective describing something that is covered in or consists of sand

• The sandy beach stretched for miles along the coast.
• I love walking barefoot on the sandy shore.
• Let's hit the sandy for some beach volleyball.
• His explanation was like building a castle on sandy ground, it didn't hold up under scrutiny.

noun a formation of low, fast-moving clouds

verb to move or run swiftly

• The weather forecast predicts that scud clouds will be moving in later today.
• I saw some scud clouds rolling in, so it might rain soon.
• The scud clouds are looking pretty ominous, better grab an umbrella.
• His thoughts seemed to scud across his mind, never staying in one place for long.

noun a semi-liquid mass of partially melted snow

• The slush on the roads made driving conditions hazardous.
• I love jumping in slush puddles after it rains.
• Let's grab some slushies from the corner store.
• The meeting ended in a slush of conflicting opinions.

noun a series of short, explosive sounds

verb to speak in a quick, confused, and indistinct way

• The old car spluttered and stalled as it struggled to start in the cold weather.
• I tried to start the lawnmower but it just spluttered and died.
• His attempt at a joke made everyone splutter with laughter.
• Her anger caused her words to splutter out in a rapid and incoherent manner.

noun a tube or lip projecting from a container, through which liquid can be poured or discharged

verb to discharge or emit in a stream or jet

• The water spout on the fountain was intricately designed.
• The spout on the teapot is a bit crooked.
• I accidentally knocked over the vase and broke the spout off.
• She couldn't stop the words from spouting out of her mouth during the argument.

noun a small quantity or amount of something scattered or sprinkled

adjective having the quality of sprinkling or scattering

• The chef finished the dish with a delicate sprinkling of fresh herbs.
• I love a sprinkling of cinnamon on my morning oatmeal.
• She added a sprinkling of glitter to her makeup for a fun night out.
• The sprinkling of laughter throughout the room made the event more enjoyable.

verb to spread out or open up something, like a flag or sail

• The sails began to unfurl as the wind picked up.
• I watched as the flag unfurled in the breeze.
• The banner totally unfurled during the concert.
• As the story unfolded, the truth began to unfurl before us.

noun a swirling body of water, typically produced by the meeting of opposing currents

• The powerful whirlpool formed in the center of the river due to the strong currents.
• We had to be careful not to get caught in that whirlpool while swimming in the river.
• The whirlpool in that area is no joke, it can easily pull you under if you're not careful.
• She felt like she was caught in a whirlpool of emotions, unable to escape the overwhelming feelings.

noun a sound or movement that is fast and sudden

verb to move quickly with a rushing sound

• The whoosh of the wind through the trees was a soothing sound.
• I heard a loud whoosh as the car sped past me.
• Did you see that car whoosh by like lightning?
• The whoosh of excitement filled the room as the surprise was revealed.

noun The word 'worsening' can function as a noun when referring to the act or process of becoming worse.

verb The word 'worsening' can function as a verb when describing the action of making something worse.

adjective The word 'worsening' can function as an adjective when describing something that is becoming worse.

adverb The word 'worsening' can also function as an adverb when modifying a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate that something is becoming worse.

• The patient's condition is worsening despite the new treatment.
• Things are getting worse for the company, sales are dropping.
• I heard their relationship is on the rocks and only worsening.
• The political climate in the country is worsening by the day.

noun a bright circular spot on a solar halo; a parhelion

• The sundog phenomenon occurs when ice crystals in the atmosphere refract sunlight, creating bright spots on either side of the sun.
• Hey, did you see that cool sundog in the sky earlier today?
• I heard some people call sundogs 'sun puppies' because of their playful appearance in the sky.
• The sundog of creativity shone brightly in her mind, inspiring a burst of new ideas.

noun a type of cloud that forms as a result of human activity, such as pollution or industrial processes

• The homogenitus clouds formed as a result of human activity and pollution.
• Those homogenitus clouds look like they were made by airplanes.
• I heard those clouds are called homogenitus, but I just call them man-made clouds.
• The homogenitus of society can be seen in the way everyone dresses the same.

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adjective relating to or occurring in the morning; early

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• The matinal dew glistened on the grass as the sun began to rise.
• I'm not a fan of matinal activities, I prefer to sleep in.
• Let's skip the matinal meeting and grab some coffee instead.
• The matinal light of inspiration sparked a new idea in her mind.

noun a state of darkness or obscurity

adjective dark, dim, or misty

• The caliginous atmosphere of the cave made it difficult to see beyond a few feet.
• I couldn't find my way in the caliginous room without turning on the lights.
• The party was so caliginous, I could barely see who was there.
• His mind was in a caliginous state, clouded with confusion and doubt.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

• Ice flowers are delicate formations of ice crystals that grow on the surface of windows during cold weather.
• I love waking up to see ice flowers on my bedroom window in the winter.
• Check out the cool ice flowers on that car's windshield!
• Her smile was like a field of ice flowers, beautiful but cold.

noun a type of wind that blows in the region of the Indian Ocean and the coast of East Africa, often bringing heavy rain

• The nor'wester wind brought heavy rain and thunderstorms to the region.
• I heard we're expecting a nor'wester later today, so don't forget your umbrella!
• When the nor'wester hits, it's time to batten down the hatches.
• The nor'wester of criticism from her boss left her feeling defeated.

noun a type of cloud formation that appears as a shelf-like structure

• The shelf cloud is a low, horizontal, wedge-shaped cloud that is often associated with severe thunderstorms.
• Wow, did you see that shelf cloud rolling in before the storm hit?
• The shelf cloud looked totally gnarly as it moved across the sky.
• The shelf cloud loomed ominously like a dark curtain before the storm unleashed its fury.

noun a whirlwind occurring over a body of water, especially one in which a column of water and mist is sucked up into the air

• A steam devil is a type of vortex that forms over bodies of water when warm air rises quickly from the surface.
• I saw a cool steam devil on the lake yesterday, it looked like a mini tornado!
• Check out that crazy steam devil spinning over the river!
• The controversy surrounding the new policy created a steam devil of debate among the employees.

noun A geological phenomenon where water underground freezes and expands, causing the ground to crack and produce a loud noise

• The phenomenon known as a frost quake occurs when the ground suddenly cracks due to the expansion of frozen water underground.
• I heard a loud boom last night, turns out it was just a frost quake causing the ground to crack.
• Dude, did you feel that frost quake last winter? It shook my whole house!
• The news of their breakup was like a frost quake, shattering the peaceful facade of their relationship.

noun the natural satellite of the earth, visible (chiefly at night) by reflected light from the sun

• The halo moon appeared in the night sky, surrounded by a ring of light.
• Did you see the halo moon last night? It looked so cool!
• The halo moon was totally lit, dude!
• Her smile was like a halo moon, brightening up the room.

noun a type of thunderstorm that is characterized by a persistent rotating updraft

adjective related to or characteristic of a supercell

• A supercell is a type of thunderstorm characterized by a persistently rotating updraft.
• Did you see that supercell storm last night? It was intense!
• That supercell was a beast, it had us running for cover!
• The supercell of emotions brewing inside her finally erupted in a burst of tears.

noun a combination of the words 'snow' and 'apocalypse' used to describe a severe or extreme snowstorm

• The city was unprepared for the snowpocalypse that hit last week, causing major transportation disruptions.
• Did you see the snowpocalypse outside? It's crazy!
• This snowpocalypse is no joke, we're gonna be stuck inside for days.
• The snowpocalypse of work emails flooded my inbox after the long weekend.

noun a sudden and intense burst of sunlight, often causing temporary blindness or discomfort

• The meteorologists issued a warning about the potential sun strike in the area.
• Don't forget to wear sunscreen to protect yourself from a sun strike.
• I got a nasty sun strike on my shoulders after spending all day at the beach.
• Her words felt like a sun strike, harsh and burning.