Weather and Housing Vocabulary Quiz
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What is the term for the formation of ice crystals on surfaces?

  • Flood
  • Frost (correct)
  • Melt
  • Torrential rain

Which word describes weather that feels warm and damp with high humidity?

  • Muggy (correct)
  • Draught
  • Frost
  • Gale

What is the term for a period of time with no rain?

  • Draught (correct)
  • Frost
  • Melt
  • Tornado

Which term describes a severe tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rainfall?

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What is another word for a brief period of rain?

<p>Shower (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for very heavy or intense rainfall?

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Which word refers to an overflowing of water onto normally dry land?

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Which word describes a light and refreshing wind?

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Which word best describes someone who has a curious nature and asks many questions?

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Which word best describes someone who is willing to give or share with others without expecting anything in return?

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Which type of housing typically has only one main living space that serves as both the living room and bedroom?

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What type of housing is a large, luxurious country or seaside residence?

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Which word best describes someone who lacks knowledge or experience of the world and its complexities?

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What term refers to the largest bedroom in a household?

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Which word best describes someone who has a strong desire to succeed and achieve their goals?

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Which term refers to a single-story residence with no stairs, usually with its own yard or garden space?

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Which word best describes someone who is confident and forceful in expressing their opinions or desires?

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Which phrase best describes someone who is kind and compassionate?

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Where would you typically find gardening tools stored?

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Which part of a house usually leads to bedrooms and other rooms upstairs?

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Which phrase best describes someone who is unpleasant or difficult to deal with?

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What term is used for the covered entrance to a building or house?

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Which phrase best describes someone who irritates or annoys another person?

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What is a common problem when a water pipe has a small hole and water escapes slowly?

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How would you characterize someone who is fit and toned?

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Which term describes someone who is very attractive or impressive in appearance?

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Which word best describes someone who generally enjoys socializing and being around others?

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Which word best describes someone who lacks manners or politeness?

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Which word best describes someone who feels jealousy towards others' achievements or possessions?

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Which word best describes someone who is confident in themselves and their abilities?

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Which word best describes someone who is honest and straightforward in their speech?

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Which word best describes someone who is open to new ideas and different perspectives?

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What is a term for a situation where something develops a line on its surface but doesn't break completely?

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What phrase describes the situation when you use up all the milk in your refrigerator?

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If a ceramic plate has a small piece broken off from one of its edges, how is it described?

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What does it mean when there is a temporary loss of electrical power in your home or office?

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If an ornament on your shelf suddenly becomes detached and falls to the ground, what has occurred?

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What term is used for applying extreme force on something until it is destroyed?

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When two vehicles collide forcefully, what is this incident referred to as?

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What term refers to accidentally locking oneself outside without access to keys?

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In which sport is the javelin thrown?

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What does it mean to 'hold a record' in sports?

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How can someone be qualified for a competition?

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What is typically awarded to the winner of a sports competition?

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What term describes the type of art that focuses on the human face or figure?

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Which type of art emphasizes the arrangement of inanimate objects like fruit and flowers?

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What term is used to describe artwork that does not attempt to represent an accurate depiction of visual reality?

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Which term refers to the creative process and structure of a story in literature or film?

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Well-built

A person who is physically fit and has a toned body.

Stunning

Someone who is very attractive or impressive in appearance.

Sensible

Someone who is practical and level-headed.

Gregarious

Someone who enjoys being around others and engaging in social activities.

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Quarrelsome

Someone who frequently starts arguments or fights.

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Sadistic

Someone who enjoys causing pain or suffering to others.

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Laid-back

Someone who is relaxed and easy-going.

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Discourteous

Someone who lacks manners or politeness.

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Misty weather

A weather condition characterized by a light mist in the air.

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Damp

A feeling of being slightly wet or moist.

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Frost

The formation of ice crystals on surfaces.

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Thaw

The process by which ice or snow turns into water due to an increase in temperature.

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Melt

The act of changing from a solid to a liquid state under heat.

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Stifling heat

Extremely hot and uncomfortable weather.

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Muggy weather

Warm and damp weather with high humidity.

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Draught

A period of time with no rain.

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Generous

A person who is willing to give or share generously without expecting anything in return.

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Inquisitive

Someone who has a curious nature and asks many questions.

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Assertive

A person who is confident and forceful in expressing their opinions or desires.

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Ambitious

Someone with a strong desire to succeed and achieve their goals.

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Enquiring

Someone who actively seeks information and knowledge about various topics.

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A heart of gold

A person who is kind and compassionate.

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As hard as nails

Someone who is tough and unemotional.

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A nasty piece of work

Someone who is unpleasant or difficult to deal with.

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Studio flat

A small, self-contained flat with a single main space serving as both living room and bedroom.

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Villa

A large, luxurious country or seaside residence.

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Master bedroom

The largest bedroom in a house, often considered the master's bedroom.

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Utility room

A room used for laundry and storage purposes in a household.

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Bungalow

A house with one story, no stairs, and usually a dedicated outdoor space.

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Basement

The area of a house directly below ground level. It might be partially or fully underground.

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Studio

A small workspace, typically for an artist, writer, or other creative person.

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Crack

When an object breaks but doesn't completely separate.

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Run out

To completely use up something, leaving nothing left.

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Chipped

A small piece broken off from an object's edge.

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Power cut

A sudden and temporary loss of electrical power.

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Fall off

To become detached from something and fall to the ground.

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Crushed

To flatten or destroy something by applying extreme force or pressure.

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Smashed

A forceful collision between two vehicles.

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What sport involves throwing a discus?

A sport that involves throwing a heavy disc.

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What is track and field?

The sport involves running, jumping, throwing.

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What is a relay race?

A type of race where a team of runners pass a baton to each other.

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What does it mean to "set a record" in sports?

To achieve the best performance ever recorded in a sport.

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What does it mean to "hold a record" in sports?

To have achieved the fastest time or highest score in a sport.

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How is someone qualified for a competition?

A person who is selected to compete in a sporting event.

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What is typically awarded to the winner of a sports competition?

A prize awarded to the winner of a competition.

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What are fine arts?

The branch of art that involves creating visual pieces like paintings and sculptures.

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Study Notes

Weather Conditions

  • Misty: A weather condition characterized by a light mist in the air.
  • Damp: A feeling of being slightly wet or moist.
  • Frost: The formation of ice crystals on surfaces.
  • Thaw: The process by which ice or snow turns into water due to an increase in temperature.
  • Melt: The process of changing from a solid to a liquid state under heat.
  • Muggy: A feeling of being slightly wet or moist, often with high humidity.

Other Weather terms

  • Hurricane: A severe tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rainfall.
  • Gale: A strong wind, typically moving in one direction.
  • Flood: An overflowing of water onto normally dry land.
  • Torrential rain: Very heavy or intense rainfall.
  • Heatwaves: A period of intense heat lasting several days.
  • Downpour: A sudden and heavy rainfall.
  • Shower: A brief period of rain.
  • Overcast: When the sky is covered with clouds and no sunlight can be seen.
  • Draught: Extremely hot and uncomfortable weather.

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