Grammar & Vocabulary - Environmental and Describing Words

Vocabulary list covering nouns, adjectives, and verbs related to weather, natural disasters, and general descriptions.

central (adj)

in or forming the centre of an area or an object

clear (v)

to become or make something pure or easy to see through

cruise ship (n)

a large ship used for taking passengers on a pleasure trip, usually visiting several places and returning to the starting point

experience (v)

If you experience something, it happens to you, or you feel it

low (adj)

below the usual level

weather forecast (n)

a statement of what the weather is likely to be for the next day or several days, usually broadcast on television, radio, or published online or in a newspaper

widespread (adj)

existing or happening over a large area or among many people

avalanche (n)

a large amount of ice, snow, and rock falling quickly down the side of a mountain

beloved (adj)

loved very much

catastrophic (adj)

involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering, disastrous

drought (n)

a long period when there is little or no rain

earthquake (n)

a sudden violent movement of the earth's surface, sometimes causing great damage

environment (n)

the natural world

forest fire (n)

an uncontrolled fire occurring in a forest

get affected (phr)

to be influenced or harmed by smth

landslide (n)

a mass of rock and earth falling down from a mountain or cliff

natural disaster (n)

an event such as a flood, earthquake, or hurricane that causes great damage or loss of life

neighbouring (adj)

near or next to something

rescuer (n)

a person who saves someone from a dangerous or difficult situation

strike (v)

if something unpleasant or dangerous strikes, it happens suddenly and unexpectedly and causes harm or damage

survivor (n)

a person who continues to live, especially after a dangerous event

be fond of smth (phr)

to like someone or something very much