Weather and Physical Descriptions Quiz

Weather Conditions

Misty: a light mist in the air
Damp: a feeling of being slightly wet or moist
Frost: ice crystals on surfaces
Thaw: ice or snow turning to water due to increased temperature
Hurricane: a severe tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rainfall
Gale: a strong wind
Heatwave: several days of intense heat
Muggy: warm and damp weather with high humidity
Downpour: heavy rainfall
Heavy rain: prolonged period of rainfall
Torrential rain: very heavy or intense rainfall
Overcast: sky covered in clouds with no sunlight
Flood: overflowing of water onto normally dry land
Draught: extremely hot and uncomfortable weather

Physical Descriptions

Chubby face: a round and full face shape
Beard: hair on the chin and cheeks
Moustache: hair growing above the upper lip
Wavy hair: gentle, flowing waves
Curly hair: tight, spiral-shaped curls
Bald: lack of hair on the scalp
Receding hair: gradual loss of hair from the front of the scalp
Freckles: small brown spots on the skin
Wrinkles: lines or creases on the skin
Ginger-haired: someone with red hair
Auburn: reddish-brown hair
Skinny: very thin
Plump: slightly overweight
Stocky: short and broad in build
Well-built: strong muscles, with a good build
Stunning: very attractive
Obese: significantly overweight
Sensible: practical, level-headed
Gregarious: enjoys socializing
Quarrelsome: tends to pick fights
Sadistic: pleasure in causing pain to others
Laid-back: relaxed and easy-going
Discourteous: lacks manners
Sincere: genuine and honest
Inquisitive: curious; eager to learn

Melt: changing from a solid to a liquid state
Drought: a prolonged period of no rain

Other

Heatwave: a period of unusually hot weather
Showjumping: an equestrian sport that requires riders and horses to jump over obstacles such as fences
Snooker: an indoor sport played on a table with pockets and colored balls that are hit using cues
Dart: hitting a small, pointed projectile at a target
Bow: the long, curved weapon used in archery
Windsurfing: a water sport involving standing on a board and being propelled by wind on a sail
Snowboarding: a winter sport
Scuba diving: an underwater activity in which individuals use breathing apparatus for exploration
Fencing: competitive sport using a weapon such as a sword
Rollercoaster: a ride at an amusement park
Hockey: a sport that typically uses a stick
Baseball: uses bat for hitting, hitting a ball
Volleyball: a sport using a ball
Market research: process of introducing a new product or service
Rollout: introducing a new product or service to the market
Customer care: ensuring customer satisfaction
Corporation: a business that has legal recognition
Stiff competition: intense business rivalry in an industry
Landscape: a scene or image of nature
Fine arts: visual arts such as painting and sculpture
Still life: art that emphasizes the arrangement of inanimate objects
Plot: The creative process and structure of a story in literature or film
Bestsellers: best-selling books
Screenplay: a written form of dialogues, instructions and actions that actors follow
Stage: the platform where actors perform for an audience
Score: a musical composition for a film
Capture: process of recording or saving an image
Setting: the time and place of an event or story
Extract: a small passage from a longer piece of writing
Series: a collection of related books, films or TV episodes
Venue: the place where a live performance or screening take place
Utility room: a room used for laundry and storage