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Vocabulary Lesson 16

6th grade

AB
altitudeThe hieght of a thing above a reference level, usually above sea level or the earth's surface.
atmosphereThe mass of gases that surrounds Earth or some other celestial body and is held by the force of gravity.
balmyPleasant and mild.
blusterTo blow in loud violent gusts.
broadcastTo transmit by television or radio.
cycloneA violent rotating windstorm, such as a tornado or hurricane.
densityConsistency or thickness; impenetrability.
forecastTo tell in advance what might or will happen, especially to predict weather conditions.
gustyMarked by sudden strong rushes of wind.
humidityThe condition of having a large amount of water or water vapor; dampness.
searTo burn or scorch the surface of; char.
sleetWater that falls to the earth in the form of frozen or partially frozen raindrops.
smolderTo burn with little smoke and no flame.
thermostatA device that automatically controls a piece of cooling or heating equipment in such a way as to keep the temperature nearly constant.
vaporFaintly visible suspension of fine particles of matter in the air, as fumes, mist, or smoke.



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