Types of Rain - IELTS Flashcards

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Light rain with fine, small droplets.

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Drizzle

The drizzle outside made the streets glisten.

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Very fine, almost invisible rain or water droplets.

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Mist

The mist enveloped the mountains, creating a mystical atmosphere.

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3
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Light rain with scattered drops.

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Sprinkle

We enjoyed a gentle sprinkle during our walk in the park.

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4
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Rain that falls in random, uneven drops.

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Spatter

The spatter of rain on the window created a soothing sound.

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5
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Extremely heavy and intense rain.

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Torrential rain:

We had to take shelter from the torrential rain that came out of nowhere.

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6
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A sudden, heavy, and continuous rain.

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Downpour

The downpour flooded the streets in a matter of minutes.

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7
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Short bursts of rain followed by dry intervals.

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Shower

We experienced several showers during our outdoor event.

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8
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A snowstorm with strong winds, reducing visibility.

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Blizzard

The blizzard made it impossible to see anything outside.

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9
Q

Frozen raindrops that fall as pellets of ice.

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Hail:

The hailstorm damaged our car’s windshield.

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10
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A mixture of rain and snow, often creating a slushy mess.

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Sleet

The sleet made walking on the sidewalk treacherous.

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11
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A consistent and moderate rainfall.

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Steady rain:

The steady rain persisted throughout the day.

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12
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Very light and barely noticeable rainfall.

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Fine rain:

We walked through the fine rain without getting soaked.

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