B2
antarctic vs arctic
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| antarcticadjective/æntˈɑːrk.tɪk/ | Meaning of the very cold region around the South Pole | Goes with — | Example Antarctic winds can drop the temperature far below freezing. |
| arcticadjective/ˈɑːrk.tɪk/ | Meaning connected with the very cold area around the North Pole; informally, extremely cold | Goes with Arctic ice | Example Polar bears are losing their homes as Arctic ice melts. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The office feels like it has temperatures in summer.