Winter Words A

3. – able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; long-lasting.
4. – full of energetic and noisy activity; busy and lively.
5. – a dangerous drop in body temperature below the normal level, often caused by prolonged exposure to cold.
7. – natural light displays in the sky, usually near the polar regions, caused by charged particles from the sun interacting with the Earth’s atmosphere.
8. – a waterproof jacket, often with a hood, typically used in cold or wet weather.
11. – mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.
12. – so intense or obvious that it feels almost tangible; easily perceived.
13. – the act of moving downward, dropping, or declining; also refers to one’s lineage or ancestry.
14. – a group of birds or sheep; can also refer to people gathering together.

1. – a sudden, sharp increase in wind speed, usually accompanied by rain, snow, or stormy weather.
2. – a scarf or piece of material worn around the neck for warmth; also, a device fitted to a vehicle to reduce noise.
3. – a soft quilt filled with down, feathers, or synthetic material, used as a bed covering.
4. – a close-fitting garment covering the head and neck, leaving only part of the face exposed, often worn for warmth.
6. – to introduce new ideas, methods, or products; to make changes to improve something.
9. – a mass of spinning fluid or air that draws everything near it toward its center; a whirlpool or whirlwind.
10. – the time when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest or shortest day of the year.