Vocabulary Exercise #4: Synonyms of "Humid"

Vocabulary Exercise #4

Communicative Objective: Describing Humidity

Context: Weather in the Northeastern United States
              

Part 1, Definitions: The words listed below are all synonyms of the adjective “humid.” Each varies slightly from the others in meaning and use. Review the definition and application of each word.

1.   balmy: (adjective) mild and refreshing, humid weather

            Example: I enjoy balmy, windy weather at night.

2.   damp: (adjective) cool or cold, and humid

            Example: I hate it when my socks get damp after walking through a puddle.

3.   moist: (adjective) warm and humid

            Example: This cake is deliciously moist.

4.   muggy: (adjective) hot and humid

            Example: The city is unpleasant when it is muggy.

5.   sultry: (adjective) very hot and humid

            Example: Florida is terribly sultry in the summer.

Part 2, Reading Exercise: Complete the reading passage with the most appropriate vocabulary.

     The term “humidity” refers to the amount of water vapor present in air. Humidity is an important element of our environment. Too low levels of humidity in the winter months and too high levels in the summer can be uncomfortable for humans. 

     Humidity increases in the northeastern United States in the spring, following frequent rains. March can be quite _____, with the cold of winter still lingering. April is warmer and _____. Pleasant May evenings can often be _____.

      This relatively mild humidity can become oppressive in the summer. June is often _____ but July and August can be positively _____. 

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