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The sailors waited for the tempest to pass.
What does Tempest mean?
a powerful storm.
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A tempest is a powerful storm with strong wind, rain, or rough weather, often used in literature.
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The poem described a tempest over the dark sea.
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Writers may use a tempest to create danger, conflict, or a dramatic mood in a story.
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What does tempest mean?
A tempest is a strong storm, especially in stories or poems.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to tempest?
Storm is close because a tempest is a powerful storm.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for tempest?
Calm is a contrast because a tempest is stormy and rough.
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WordTempest.
Partnoun.
MeaningTempest means a powerful storm.
ExampleExample: The sailors waited for the tempest to pass.
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- Syllables
- tem · pest
- Strongest beat
- tem
- Ending
- pest
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on tem.
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calmA peaceful time with little wind or trouble.
clear weatherWeather without storm clouds or rough conditions.
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Word family
Tempest word family
Base word
tempest
noun
tempest
A powerful storm.
noun
tempests
More than one powerful storm.
adjective
tempestuous
Stormy, emotional, or full of strong movement.
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