It's Raining Frozen Iguanas?! (This is NOT a Joke) 🥶

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Did you know that in Florida, it can get so cold that frozen iguanas actually fall out of the trees? In today's lesson, we'll break down a real news report about this crazy phenomenon so you can learn 23 new English vocabulary words and phrases! 📝 Read the news more easily with this FREE news vocabulary guide: https://american-english-with-brent.kit.com/bcb3b9f6f2 💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join Link to Newscast: https://youtu.be/X-U-4EitYfg?si=MYRohQrLi2G40pTg 1. Deep Freeze Definition: A period of very cold weather where temperatures stay below freezing 32 degrees Fahrenheit Example: The garden vegetables did not survive the deep freeze last week. 2. Gripping Definition: Holding onto something very tightly; or having a powerful effect on an area. Example: A terrible winter storm is currently gripping the entire state. 3. Historic Definition: Important in history; something very famous or significant that people will remember. Example: This is a historic day because it is the coldest temperature ever recorded here. 4. Cold Snap Definition: A sudden, short period of very cold weather. Example: We usually have warm winters, but this week we are having a cold snap. 5. Iguanas Definition: Large lizards with a long tail that come from tropical areas like Central America. Example: In Florida, you can sometimes see green iguanas sitting in the trees. 6. Apparently Definition: Used to say that something seems to be true based on what you have heard or seen, but you are not 100% certain. Example: Apparently, it is going to rain tomorrow, so bring an umbrella. 7. Unusually Definition: In a way that is not common or normal; surprisingly. Example: It is unusually quiet in the classroom today. 8. Cold-Blooded Definition: An animal that cannot control its own body temperature; it becomes the same temperature as the air around it. Example: Snakes are cold-blooded, so they need the sun to get warm. 9. Honestly Definition: Used to emphasize that you are telling the truth or your real opinion. Example: Honestly, I don't like cold weather at all. 10. Stunned Definition: Unable to move or react because of a shock (like a physical hit or extreme cold). Example: The lizard was stunned by the cold air and couldn't move its legs. 11. Tropical Climates Definition: Weather conditions that are generally hot and humid, usually found near the equator. Example: People who live in tropical climates are not used to wearing heavy winter coats. 12. Freeze Up Definition: To become stiff, solid, or unable to move because of the cold. Example: If you don't wear gloves, your fingers might freeze up. 13. Thaw Out Definition: To become warm again and stop being frozen. Example: We need to wait for the ice on the car window to thaw out. 14. Spring Back Definition: To quickly return to a normal active state after being pushed down or stopped. Example: The flowers looked dead in the winter, but they will spring back to life in May. 15. Deal With This Definition: To take action to solve a problem or handle a difficult situation. Example: My car is broken, and I don't have the money to deal with this right now. 16. Everglades Definition: A famous, very large wetland (swamp) area in southern Florida, home to many animals. Example: We took a boat tour through the Everglades to see the wildlife. 17. Concrete Definition: A hard building material made of cement, sand, and stone (often used for sidewalks and roads). Example: Be careful not to fall on the hard concrete sidewalk. 18. Similar Definition: Looking or acting almost the same, but not exactly. Example: An alligator is similar to a crocodile, but they have different noses. 19. Hibernation Definition: A state of deep sleep that some animals go into during the winter to save energy. Example: Bears eat a lot of food before they go into hibernation for the winter. 20. Pass Away Definition: A polite phrase meaning "to die." Example: The family was very sad when their old dog passed away. 21. Shuts Down Definition: Stops working or operating. Example: When the iguana gets too cold, its body shuts down to save energy. 22. Traumatized Definition: Being very upset, shocked, or frightened by a bad experience. Example: The cat was traumatized by the loud thunderstorm and hid under the bed. 23. Grumpy Definition: Being in a bad mood; easily annoyed or angry. Example: He is always grumpy in the morning until he drinks his coffee.