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storm A sudden and violent disturbance of the atmosphere, characterized by strong winds, lightning, and rain. ■ "I forgot my umbrella at home and now I'm completely drenched. What a storm!"
Banshee A woman who loudly wails and foretells death. ■ I heard a banshee warning us to run from the approaching storm.
calm A state of tranquility and inner peace, often characterized by a lack of excitement or agitation. ■ After the storm had passed, the calm sea was like a mirror reflecting the clear blue sky above.
Calmed To become completely relaxed and tranquil, as if a storm has passed over the sea. ■ "After hearing the news, John's usually anxious mind was suddenly calmed and he felt a sense of peace wash over him."
developing A state of being in which something is constantly evolving and changing. ■ The weather forecast predicted that the storm was still developing, but it turned out to be just a typical summer thunderstorm.
dissipate To scatter or disperse something, usually in a random and chaotic manner. ■ "The storm dissipated the crowd, leaving them soaked and scattered throughout the city."
dropping A sudden, intense burst of rain or other precipitation. ■ When the storm finally arrived, it dropped a torrential downpour on us!
gal A person, typically female and of humble or common birth. ■ She may be a gal from the country, but she can cook up a storm in the kitchen!
havoc A state of complete disorder and confusion, often resulting in the destruction or disruption of something. ■ "The storm caused havoc throughout the town, toppling trees and destroying houses."
Hurricane A large, powerful storm that forms over the Atlantic Ocean and can cause widespread destruction. ■ "I heard there's a hurricane coming our way, I better start stocking up on canned food and water!"
hurricanes A large, spinning storm that forms over tropical or subtropical waters and brings heavy rain, strong winds, and high waves to the coast. ■ "Why did the hurricane cross the road? To get to the other tide!"
personified To give human qualities or characteristics to non-human things or concepts, such as a tree having a personality or the sun being described as angry. ■ "The wind howled in protest as it personified the anger of the storm."
Pillage The act of looting and plundering, typically done by a group of people. ■ "After the storm passed, the survivors discovered that their village had been completely pillaged."
scattered A state of being in a state of disarray or confusion. ■ "After the storm passed, the scattered leaves were all over the yard."
shattered adjective to be completely smashed, broken, or destroyed. broken, shattered, smashed, splintered, fragmented ■ After the storm passed, the once-beautiful garden was completely shattered, with branches and leaves scattered all around.
Squall A loud, sudden, and violent storm that produces heavy rain and strong winds. ■ "The squall caught me off guard as I was walking home from work."
stirred To cause excitement, agitation or unrest in someone or something. ■ The news of the celebrity's divorce really stirred up a storm on social media.
Storms A weather condition characterized by sudden, violent wind and rain. ■ The storm was so bad that the trees were bent in half and the cars were flipped over.
subsided To settle down or become quiet. ■ After the storm subsided, the rain stopped pouring down and the streets became calm.
vibrant adjective: full of energy, vigor, and liveliness; vivid in color or appearance ■ "The rainbow was a vibrant sight after the storm passed."
wreaked to cause utter chaos and destruction; to ruin someone's day, plan or reputation ■ The storm wreaked havoc on the city's power grid and caused a blackout that lasted for hours.
Assessed To evaluate the value of something or someone, usually in order to determine a price or tax. ■ After assessing the damage caused by the storm, the insurance company determined that the house was worth $200,000 before the hurricane hit.
bailing The act of jumping out of a boat, car, or other vehicle and abandoning it., Also refers to the act of abandoning a project or business venture. ■ "When the storm hit the sailboat, I knew we had to start bailing water before it was too late.", "After realizing he had invested in a losing stock, John quickly started bailing out of his portfolio."
clause A group of related words or phrases that together make up a single sentence. But not just any sentence - this one is so convoluted and confusing that even the most brilliant minds would struggle to understand it. ■ "Despite the fact that the sun was shining brightly in the sky, and the birds were singing sweet melodies, the weather forecast predicted a storm of epic proportions. Yet, the forecasters had no idea what they were talking about, as their predictions were nothing more than a bunch of unrelated clauses mashed together into one nonsensical sentence."
cope A device used to remove water or other liquids from the surface of something, such as a boat. ■ "The captain had to use the bucket to cope with the waves during the storm."; A way of dealing with something difficult or unpleasant. ■ "I'm not sure how I'll cope with this breakup, but I'll find a way."; A term used to refer to someone who is particularly good at something. ■ "The coping champion of the team was able to solve the puzzle in just 10 minutes."
lands A piece of flat ground, often with buildings or vegetation on it. ■ After the storm passed, the crowds gathered on the lands to admire the beautiful sunset.; To make a mistake or do something wrong. ■ "I accidentally spilled my coffee on my shirt while walking down the street."
Murderous Capable of committing murder., Extremely dangerous or harmful, often resulting in death., Used to describe a person or thing that is extremely aggressive and violent. ■ "The killer's weapon was a murderous combination of a knife and a gun.", "His temper was so murderous, he could turn even the sweetest of people into monsters., "The storm was so murderous that it destroyed everything in its path."
sail A large flat piece of fabric or canvas attached to a wooden pole (mast) and used to propel a boat forward by catching the wind. Also, the act of traveling on such a vessel. ■ "He may have been able to sail through choppy waters with ease, but he couldn't handle the storm. Instead of getting a new sail, he just held on tight and hoped for the best."
sandstorm A violent storm of sand, usually accompanied by strong winds and intense rain. It is a natural disaster that can cause widespread damage and destruction. ■ "I forgot my umbrella at home and now I'm regretting it. This sandstorm is making me wish I had one!"
shelters A place where people or animals can go to avoid bad weather, harsh conditions, or danger. A shelter is typically a permanent or semi-permanent structure, such as a house, tent, or lean-to. ■ "When the hurricane hit, we all took refuge in our neighbor's storm shelter.", A person or thing that provides protection or support. In other words, a "shelter" is someone or something that keeps you safe from harm. ■ "My friend was my shelter during those tough times. She always had a listening ear and a shoulder to cry on."
Stead A flat, solid surface or platform that provides stability, such as a dock, pier, or stage. ■ The performers took a stead on the stage to sing their hearts out and show off their vocal skills., A calm, steady place or condition, such as the center of a storm or the middle of nowhere. ■ The sailors found a stead in the middle of the ocean where they could catch some fish and take a break from the waves., A person who is reliable, dependable, and trustworthy, such as a friend or family member. ■ "I always rely on my stead to have my back no matter what," said the protagonist in the movie.
Wreckage The remains of a ship or vehicle that has been destroyed by an accident or disaster, typically leaving behind pieces and debris scattered about. ■ "After the storm hit, all that was left of the sailboat was a pile of wreckage on the shore."