| Term | Definition |
| flurry | a short, light snowfall |
| typhoon | hurricane |
| blizzard | a blowing snowstorm |
| precipitation | rain, snow, hail |
| frigid | freezing cold |
| arid | dry |
| thermostat | an instrument that controls temperature |
| sweltering | very hot |
| drought | a long period of no rain |
| front | border of two air masses |
| intrepid | brave and courageous |
| excursion | a short trip |
| motive | reason for doing something |
| mission | an assigned task or service |
| wayfarer | traveler on foot |
| mobile | able to be moved around |
| achievement | a goal that has been reached |
| impediment | something that slows or stops progress |
| peril | chance or risk of danger |
| messenger | one who bring news |