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Topic: Weather

rawinsonde

IPA: /ˈrɔːwɪnˌsɒnd/

KK: /ˈrɔːwɪnˌsɒnd/

noun

Definition: A device used to measure and record the speed and direction of winds in the upper atmosphere, which is tracked by radio signals.

Example: Meteorologists use a rawinsonde to gather data about wind patterns high in the sky.

rime

IPA: /raɪm/

KK: /raɪm/

noun

Definition: A layer of ice that forms on surfaces when very cold water droplets freeze quickly, often seen on plants and trees.

Example: The rime covered the branches, making the trees look like they were coated in sugar.

transitive verb

Definition: To cover something with frost or ice, making it appear white or icy.

Example: The trees were rimed with frost, creating a beautiful winter scene.

riming

IPA: /ˈraɪmɪŋ/

KK: /ˈraɪmɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has similar or matching sounds, particularly at the end of words.

Example: The poem was filled with riming lines that created a musical quality.

rimy

IPA: /ˈraɪmi/

KK: /ˈrɪmi/

adjective

Definition: Covered with frost or a thin layer of ice, often creating a white or icy appearance.

Example: The trees looked beautiful in the morning light, their branches rimy from the overnight frost.

rising

IPA: /ˈraɪzɪŋ/

KK: /ˈraɪzɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Moving upward or increasing in level, amount, or importance.

Example: The rising sun painted the sky in beautiful colors.

adverb

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available

noun

Definition: The act of moving upward or increasing in level, often used to describe a situation where something is getting higher or more intense.

Example: The rising of the sun marks the beginning of a new day.

rumbling

IPA: /ˈrʌmblɪŋ/

KK: /ˈrʌmblɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Having a deep, low sound that is often continuous or resonant.

Example: The rumbling thunder echoed across the valley.

noun

Definition: A low, continuous sound, often associated with dissatisfaction or unrest.

Example: The rumbling of the crowd indicated their displeasure with the decision.

verb

Definition: To make a deep, heavy, continuous sound, often like thunder or a distant engine.

Example: The thunder was rumbling in the distance as the storm approached.

sandstorm

IPA: //ˈsændˌstɔːrm//

KK: /sændˌstɔrm/

noun

Definition: A weather event where strong winds lift and carry sand and dust, often occurring in desert areas.

Example: The sandstorm made it difficult to see anything outside.

scattered

IPA: /ˈskætərd/

KK: /ˈskætərd/

adjective

Definition: Spread out over a wide area in a random or uneven way.

Example: The leaves were scattered across the ground after the storm.

verb

Definition: To have spread things over a wide area in different directions.

Example: The children scattered the seeds across the garden.

scirocco

IPA: /sɪˈrɒkəʊ/

KK: /sɪˈrɑkoʊ/

noun

Definition: A type of warm, dry wind that originates from the Sahara Desert and blows across the Mediterranean region.

Example: The scirocco brought hot air from the desert, making the summer even more unbearable.

scorch

IPA: /skɔːrtʃ/

KK: /skɔrtʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become burned or damaged by heat, often resulting in a darkened or charred surface.

Example: The leaves began to scorch under the intense sun.

noun

Definition: A mark or damage on a surface caused by heat, often resulting in discoloration or burning.

Example: The scorch on the wall was a reminder of the fire that had occurred last year.

transitive verb

Definition: To burn something slightly or to damage it with heat, often causing discoloration or a change in texture.

Example: The sun can scorch the grass if it shines too brightly for too long.

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