GRE Word List

WEATHER

the state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness

The meaning of the word weather is the state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness.

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acnea disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding