any instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
Go grab the barometer to see if the air pressure is high.
compile
collect from various sources
To create a good research paper, I must collect and compile my resources and thoughts onto paper.
diminish
make less or smaller by any means
As age progresses, the body slowly diminishes to a weaker state as well.
ensemble
all the parts of a thing taken together, so that each part is considered only in relation to the whole
We collected the ensemble and put it in the garage to work on it.
factor
something that has an effect on something else
When choosing a job, there are many factors to consider, such as salary and location.
forecast
prediction
The weather forecast predicted three days of straight rain.
front
an interface or zone of transition between two dissimilar air masses
The cold front is coming in soon, so dress warmly.
global
worldwide
With so much pollution, global warming is inevitable.
gradient
the amount or angle of slope
In San Francisco, the hills have a high gradient, making it very difficult to build houses.
groundhog
A common burrowing rodent of northern and eastern North America
When the groundhog sees his shadow, spring is right around the corner.
humidity
dampness, amount of moisture in the air
The heat and humidity leave you soaked with perspiration.
indicate
to point out; direct attention to
The guide indicated where the tourist would go on the map.
jet stream
A high-speed stream of air
The airplane travelled faster thanks to some powerful jet streams.
makeup
the ensemble or effect created by such application
We need to see the genetic makeup of his DNA.
pattern
a model to be copied
The math pattern was easy to pinpoint. It was going up by even numbers.
persistence
to endure
Soldiers in the army need great persistence to endure the rigorous training.
pronounce
to enunciate or articulate
I pronounce you husband and wife.
radiosonde
an instrument that is carried aloft by a balloon to send back information on atmospheric temperature, pressure, and humidity by means of a small radio transmitter
The radiosonde gave the weather crew all the weather information they needed.
season
one of the four periods of the year
Spring, summer, fall, and winter constitute the four seasons.
thermometer
an instrument for measuring temperature
You’ve got a 103 temperature on the thermometer. You’re definitely sick.