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Nature & Weather — Lesson 1

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results

rɪˈzʌlts

A phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon — the test results came back positive.

The test results came back positive.

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current

ˈkɜrənt

A flow of electricity through a conductor — she is the current champion.

The current situation is very difficult.

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response

rɪˈspɑːns

A result — I sent an email and got a quick response.

I sent an email and got a quick response.

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breeze

briːz

A slight wind (usually refreshing) — a cool breeze came through the open window.

A cool breeze came through the open window.

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cloud

klaʊd

A visible mass of water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere — a single cloud covered the sun.

There are many clouds in the sky today.

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deposit

dɪˈpɑːzɪt

The phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating — she paid a deposit on the new car.

I made a deposit of $200 at the bank.

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drag

dræɡ

The phenomenon of resistance to motion through a fluid — she dragged the heavy box across the room.

She dragged the heavy box across the room.

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drift

drɪft

A force that moves something along — she let her thoughts drift while watching the clouds.

The boat drifted out to sea.

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effect

ɪˈfekt

A phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon — the medicine had no effect on my headache.

The medicine had no effect on my headache.

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energy

ˈɛnərdʒi

The ability or capacity to do work, produce change, or perform actions — solar energy is a renewable resource.

I don't have the energy to go out tonight.

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exchange

ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ

Chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another — can you give me the exchange rate for euros?

The two schools have a student exchange programme.

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flood

flʌd

The rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land — the flood destroyed many houses in the village.

The flood destroyed many houses in the village.

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