weather

gust (n) /ɡʌst/

(n) A sudden, strong increase in the speed of the wind.

trajectory (n) /trəˈdʒektəri/

(n) The curved path that an object follows as it moves through the air or space.

depression (n) /dɪˈpreʃən/

(n) A weather system characterized by low atmospheric pressure, often bringing clouds, rain, and strong winds.

tropical (adj) /ˈtrɒpɪkəl/

(adj) Relating to or characteristic of the regions of the world near the Equator.

erratic (adj) /ɪˈrætɪk/

(adj) Not regular, predictable, or consistent in movement, behavior, or direction.

subsequent (adj) /ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/

(adj) Happening or coming after something else.

reverse (v) /rɪˈvɜːrs/

(v) To change something to its opposite direction, position, or order.

course (n) /kɔːrs/

(n) The direction in which something moves or develops.

drift (v) /drɪft/

(v) To move slowly and gradually away from a particular direction or position.

cyclone (n) /ˈsaɪkloʊn/

(n) A large rotating storm characterized by strong winds and low atmospheric pressure.

linger (v) /ˈlɪŋɡər/

(v) To remain in a place or situation longer than expected.

convergence (n) /kənˈvɜːrdʒəns/

(n) The process of moving toward and eventually meeting at the same point or place.

altitude (n) /ˈæltɪtuːd/

(n) The height of an object or place above sea level or the Earth's surface.

exceed (v) /ɪkˈsiːd/

(v) To be greater than a particular amount, number, or limit.

deluge (n) /ˈdeljuːdʒ/

(n) A large amount of rain or water that arrives suddenly and causes flooding.

isolate (v) /ˈaɪsəleɪt/

(v) To separate someone or something from others or from its surroundings.

torrential (adj) /təˈrenʃəl/

(adj) Falling or flowing in a very large and powerful amount, especially describing rain.

brace (v) /breɪs/

(v) To prepare yourself or something for something difficult, dangerous, or unpleasant.

disruption (n) /dɪsˈrʌpʃən/

(n) An interruption that prevents something from continuing normally.

tornado (n) /tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/

(n) Violently rotating columns of air that extend from a thunderstorm to the ground.

intense (adj) /ɪnˈtens/

(adj) Very strong, extreme, or severe in degree or effect.

pose (v) /poʊz/

(v) To create or present a problem, danger, or threat.