| almanac |
a book published every year that predicts the weather for each day and gives facts about the tides, the time the sun will rise and set, and other useful information. [1/2 definitions] |
| arctic |
freezing or very cold weather as in the Arctic. [1/3 definitions] |
| barometer |
an instrument that measures the pressure of the atmosphere and is used to predict the weather. |
| bleak1 |
bare, cold, or not protected from the weather. [1/2 definitions] |
| climate |
the usual weather conditions in a place. |
| cold |
weather marked by low temperature. [1/7 definitions] |
| earth science |
Earth science is the study of the planet Earth. Earth science is especially interested in what the planet is composed of, its weather, and how the planet developed and continues to change over time. Many different sciences, such as geology and meteorology--the study of weather--are part of earth science. |
| element |
(plural) the weather; forces of nature. [1/4 definitions] |
| freeze |
a period of very cold weather. [1/6 definitions] |
| hardy |
able to stand or live through harsh weather or bad conditions; not easily killed. [1/2 definitions] |
| Jupiter |
the ruler of the gods in Roman mythology. Jupiter controlled the weather and protected the government and its laws. In Greek mythology, Jupiter is called Zeus. [1/2 definitions] |
| meteorologist |
a scientist who studies the weather and things that occur in the Earth's atmosphere. Some meteorologists forecast the weather. |
| meteorology |
the science that studies the earth's weather and atmosphere. |
| overcoat |
an outer coat worn in rainy or cold weather. |
| preposition |
a word that shows a connection or relation between a noun or pronoun and some other word. In the sentence, "We went to the market and talked about the weather," "to" and "about" are prepositions. |
| proof |
to improve so as to protect against or resist weather damage. [1/7 definitions] |
| shelter |
a place or structure that gives protection against weather or danger. [1/5 definitions] |
| sky |
(often plural) the way the air above looks with respect to the weather. [1/2 definitions] |
| snap |
a short period of cold weather. [1/15 definitions] |
| straw hat |
a hat made from natural straw or a straw-like material, often used in warm weather. |
| sunny |
consisting of weather in which the sky is blue and few clouds block the sun; not cloudy. [1/3 definitions] |