Weather Phenomena Vocabulary

adjective describing something as being characterized by or producing a sudden, intense burst or sound

• The blasty winds caused damage to the crops.
• Wow, that was a blasty party last night!
• The concert was so blasty, I couldn't stop dancing.
• Her blasty personality always lights up the room.

noun the action or process of becoming darker in color

adjective making or becoming dark or darker

• The darkening sky signaled the approaching storm.
• I noticed the darkening clouds and decided to bring an umbrella just in case.
• The party was just getting started when the darkening happened.
• His mood was darkening as he realized the extent of the situation.

noun the act of scattering or spreading widely

verb to scatter or spread widely

• The police used tear gas to disperse the crowd of protesters.
• The security guards dispersed the rowdy teenagers hanging around the mall.
• The party got busted and everyone had to disperse before the cops showed up.
• The rumors about the CEO's resignation quickly dispersed throughout the office.

noun a thorough wetting or soaking

verb to wet thoroughly; soak

• The heavy rain continued to drench the city streets, causing flooding in low-lying areas.
• I got completely drenched walking home in the rain last night.
• Let's go for a swim and get drenched in the pool!
• Her words seemed to drench him with guilt, even though he knew he had done nothing wrong.

adjective Dusky is an adjective that describes something as somewhat dark in color, usually referring to the sky at twilight or a person's complexion.

• The dusky sky was painted with hues of orange and pink as the sun set over the horizon.
• I love taking evening walks when the dusky colors start to appear in the sky.
• The party didn't really start until the dusky hours of the night.
• Her dusky mood matched the stormy weather outside.

noun A device that produces a loud, deep sound as a warning or signal in foggy conditions at sea

• The foghorn sounded as the ship approached the harbor in the thick fog.
• I heard the foghorn blaring loudly last night, it was so eerie.
• The foghorn was going off like crazy, scaring the seagulls away.
• Her voice was like a foghorn, booming and commanding attention in the room.

noun a state of extreme cold in which a liquid turns into a solid

verb to change from a liquid to a solid state as a result of extreme cold

preposition used to indicate the destination of a movement or action

• The water in the pipes can freeze to ice if the temperature drops too low.
• If you leave your drink outside in the winter, it might freeze to ice.
• I told him not to wear shorts in this weather, he's gonna freeze to death!
• Her heart seemed to freeze to ice when she heard the terrible news.

noun a swishing, splashing sound or movement

verb to splash or move with a sloshing sound

• The sound of sloshing water could be heard as the bucket was carried across the room.
• Be careful not to slosh your drink while walking with it.
• I accidentally sloshed my coffee all over my shirt this morning.
• Emotions sloshed around inside her, making it hard to focus on anything else.

verb Swirling is a present participle form of the verb swirl, which means to move or cause to move in a twisting or spiraling pattern.

• The artist created a masterpiece with swirling brushstrokes of vibrant colors.
• I love watching the swirling patterns in the water when I stir my tea.
• The party was lit with everyone swirling on the dance floor.
• Emotions were swirling inside her, making it hard to focus on anything else.

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adjective relating to or caused by temperament; moody or unpredictable

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• The scientist's temperamental behavior made it difficult for his colleagues to work with him.
• My cat can be quite temperamental when she doesn't get her way.
• Don't mind him, he's just being temperamental today.
• The weather in this region is known to be quite temperamental, changing from sunny to stormy in a matter of minutes.

adjective extremely difficult, bad, or unpleasant

• The project faced a hellacious amount of setbacks due to unforeseen circumstances.
• I had a hellacious time trying to find parking at the mall on a Saturday.
• That roller coaster ride was absolutely hellacious!
• Dealing with her constant complaints is like going through a hellacious storm every day.

adjective characterized by sudden and severe onset

• The patient presented with fulminant sepsis, requiring immediate intervention.
• The storm hit with fulminant force, knocking down trees and power lines.
• That party was fulminant, everyone was dancing and having a great time.
• Her fulminant temper caused arguments wherever she went.

adverb in a way that is not normal or typical

• The results of the experiment showed an abnormally high level of acidity in the soil sample.
• She was abnormally quiet during the meeting, which was unusual for her.
• I heard that he abnormally aced the test without studying at all.
• His ability to empathize with others was abnormally strong, making him a great counselor.

adverb in a state of bursting or being filled to bursting

preposition used to describe something bursting or being filled to bursting

• The flowers were aburst with color in the springtime.
• The party was aburst with energy and excitement.
• The concert was aburst with awesome vibes.
• Her heart was aburst with joy when she received the good news.