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C1 weather words and phrases

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  • Which is heavier rain, drizzly or pouring?
    pouring
  • Complete the sentence: I can see that you are angry, but can you _______________ some of that anger and use it to effect productive change?
    harness
  • What is the odd one out? fine, right, clear, dull
    dull
  • Complete the sentence: Watching that movie really ______________ something inside of him, not he is really inspired to become a doctor.
    triggered
  • Complete the sentence: After the operation she _______________ 6 months of painful recovery.
    endured
  • Complete the sentence: The washing machine is broken and it's __________________ out water all over the floor!
    spewing
  • What is the difference between beat down and bucket down?
    beat down - very hot and sunny bucket down - raining a lot
  • Name 2 synonyms for humid weather.
    sticky, muggy, sultry
  • What is the phrasal verb used to describe when a body of water (e.g. a lake) loses all of its water, often due to drought?
    dry up
  • What is the name of the place where a town's rubbish is put?
    a landfill
  • Complete the sentence: I hate that new printer, it constantly ____________ a low hum.
    emits
  • Blistering and blustery sound quite similar, what's the difference in meaning?
    Blistering- very hot blustery - windy
  • Complete the sentence: The average person in Spain ______________ 11.2 litres of alcohol a year.
    consumes
  • Complete the sentence: You're not just surviving, you're ____________________.
    thriving
  • What is the phrasal verb that describes bad weather passing/being over?
    blow over
  • Complete the sentence: Put some paper towels on the plate first so they can _____________ some of the oil.
    absorb
  • What is the difference between beat down and bucket down?
    beat down - very hot and sunny bucket down - raining a lot
  • Name two synonyms for gloomy weather.
    dull, grey,overcast