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What is misty weather?

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

What does damp feel like?

A feeling of being slightly wet or moist.

What is frost?

The formation of ice crystals on surfaces.

What is thawing?

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

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What is melting?

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

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What does stifling weather feel like?

Extremely hot and uncomfortable.

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What is muggy weather?

Weather that feels warm and damp with high humidity.

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What are heatwaves?

Waves of intense heat, typically lasting several days.

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What is a shower?

A brief period of rain.

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What is heavy rain?

Prolonged rainfall.

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What is a downpour?

Sudden and heavy rainfall.

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What is torrential rain?

Very heavy or intense rainfall.

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What is overcast weather?

A sky covered with clouds, blocking sunlight.

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What is a flood?

The overflowing of water onto normally dry land.

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What is a drought?

A prolonged period with no rain.

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What is a gentle breeze?

A light and refreshing wind.

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What is a gale?

A strong wind, typically moving in one direction.

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What is a hurricane?

A severe tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rainfall.

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What is a chubby face?

A round and full face shape.

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What is a beard?

Hair that grows on the chin and cheeks.

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What is wavy hair?

Hair that has gentle, flowing waves.

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What is curly hair?

Hair that forms tight, spiral-shaped curls.

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What is a crew-cut?

A hairstyle with very short hair on the sides and back, leaving more length on top.

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What is bald?

A lack of hair on the scalp.

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What is receding hair?

The gradual loss of hair from the front of the scalp, typically in men.

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What are freckles?

Small brown spots on the skin, often caused by sun exposure.

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What are wrinkles?

Lines or creases that appear on the skin as a result of aging or facial expressions.

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What is a moustache?

A strip of facial hair growing above the upper lip.

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What is a ginger-haired person?

Someone with red hair.

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What is "getting a tan"?

To develop darker skin from sun exposure.

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What does skinny mean?

Very thin.

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What happens when someone gets sunburnt?

Their skin becomes red and painful from too much sun exposure.

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What does plump mean?

Someone who is slightly overweight.

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What does stocky mean?

Someone who is short and broad in build.

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What does muscular mean?

An individual with well-defined muscles.

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What does obese mean?

Someone who is significantly overweight.

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What does well-built mean?

Someone who is fit and toned.

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What does stunning mean?

Someone who is very attractive or impressive in appearance.

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What does sensible mean?

Practical and level-headed.

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What does gregarious mean?

Someone who enjoys socializing and being around others.

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What does quarrelsome mean?

Someone who tends to pick fights or arguments frequently.

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What does sadistic mean?

Someone who takes pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others.

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What does laid-back mean?

Someone who is relaxed and easy-going.

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What does discourteous mean?

Someone who lacks manners or politeness.

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What does sincere mean?

Someone who is genuine and honest in their actions and words.

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What does envious mean?

Someone who feels jealousy towards others' achievements or possessions.

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Study Notes

Weather Conditions

  • Misty describes a weather condition characterized by a light mist in the air.
  • Damp describes a feeling of being slightly wet or moist.
  • Frost is the term for the formation of ice crystals on surfaces.
  • Thaw is the process by which ice or snow turns into water due to an increase in temperature.

Feelings and Sensations

  • Stifling means extremely hot and uncomfortable.
  • Muggy is a feeling of warmth and dampness with high humidity.

Weather Events

  • Heatwaves are periods of intense heat that last for several days.
  • Heavy rain is a prolonged period of rainfall.
  • Downpour is a sudden and heavy rainfall.
  • Torrential rain refers to very heavy or intense rainfall.
  • Flood is an overflowing of water onto normally dry land.
  • Shower is a brief period of rain.
  • Hurricane is a severe tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rainfall.

Changes of State

  • Melt is the act of changing from a solid to a liquid state under heat.

Other Terms

  • Draught means extremely hot and uncomfortable.
  • Overcast is when the sky is covered with clouds and no sunlight can be seen.
  • Drought is a prolonged period of time with no rain.

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