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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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meteorology | n: the branch of science that deals with processes in the Earth’s atmosphere that cause weather conditions | |
globe | n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness | |
rampant | adj: (especially of something bad or unwelcome) flourishing or spreading everywhere in a way that cannot be controlled | |
wildfire | n: a large, uncontrolled fire that spreads quickly through a natural area such as a forest, grassland, or mountain slope | |
tropical | adj: originating in, located in, or characteristic of the tropics | |
cyclone | n: a violent, rotating windstorm that forms over tropical waters and can cause extensive damage to coastal regions, also known as a hurricane or typhoon, depending on the region in which it occurs | |
extreme | adj: very great in amount or degree | |
prediction | n: the act of predicting the future by reasoning; a statement made about the future | |
trend | n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing | |
disaster | n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
atmosphere | n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work | |
roughly | adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner | |
accuracy | n: the state or degree of being exact or correct; the ability to perform something with proficiency and without mistake | |
atmospheric | adj: about or located in the earth’s atmosphere | |
forecast | n: a prediction or statement about how something, such as the weather, will develop or what will happen in the future; (verb) to predict the future in advance | |
temperature | n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place | |
specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
initial | adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name | |
precipitation | n: moisture that condenses from the atmosphere and falls to the earth in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail; an unexpected acceleration or hastening | |
humidity | n: the amount of water vapor in the air, typically as a percentage of the maximum that the air could hold at that temperature | |
determinant | n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
balloon | n: a small bag made of thin rubber or other light material that can be inflated with air or gas, used as a toy or as a decoration; (verb) to become inflated | |
instrument | n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work | |
radiosonde | n: a small, expendable instrument package containing sensors for collecting and transmitting meteorological data, typically carried into the atmosphere by a weather balloon | |
transmit | v: to send or forward an electronic signal; to pass something from one person or thing to another | |
physics | n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions | |
unfortunately | adv: by bad luck; unluckily | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
chaotic | adj: without any order or organization; extremely disorganized, unpredictable, and confusing | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
sensitive | adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do | |
absolute | adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible | |
disturbance | n: something that interrupts a settled and peaceful condition or that makes someone feel nervous or worried | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
reliable | adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy | |
turbulent | adj: marked by a lot of sudden changes, confusion, or uncertainty; characterized by intense activity or agitation | |
definition | n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol | |
ignore | v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to | |
parameter | n: a numerical or other measurable factors that characterize a system or set of data | |
boundary | n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places | |
constraint | n: a limit or restriction on something, such as an action, behavior, or thought | |
radiation | n: the energy that comes from a nuclear reaction in the form of rays, waves, or particles and that can be hazardous to health | |
analyze | v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning | |
precise | adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited | |
distance | n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance | |
locate | v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something | |
accurate | adj: correct and exact in all details | |
rev | n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute | |
periodic | adj: happening at regular intervals over a while | |
well-defined | adj: having clear and precise boundaries or characteristics; distinctly outlined or delimited; easily understood or recognizable | |
tricky | adj: requiring care and skill because challenging to do or deal with | |
slight | adj: very small in degree or amount | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
equivalent | n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc. | |
nuclear | adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy | |
warhead | n: the explosive or destructive part of a missile, rocket, or other weapons that are designed to explode on impact or detonation | |
surge | n: a sudden and great increase of something, such as a feeling, the amount or number, etc. | |
dramatic | adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement | |
heatwave | n: a prolonged period of hot and dry weather, often accompanied by high humidity and extreme temperatures; a sensation of intense heat, often caused by exposure to hot or humid conditions | |
drought | n: a long period of time during which there is very little or no rain, leading to a shortage of water and often causing damage to crops and other vegetation | |
random | adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern | |
likelihood | n: the probability or chance that something will happen or be the case | |
universal | adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone | |
accelerate | v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly | |
fortunate | adj: having good luck or lucky | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
shifting | adj: constantly changing or moving | |
mystery | n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle |