Here are the matches for the words and phrases with their definitions:

1. tropical (adj) - **b. very hot, as in countries near the Equator**
2. humid (adj) - **a. hot and damp, makes you sweat a lot**
3. boiling (adj) - **c. very hot, dry periods**
4. heatwaves (n) - **d. extremely hot**
5. shower (n) - **j. short period of rain**
6. overcast (adj) - **e. very cloudy**
7. drought (n) - **f. a long period of no rain**
8. gale (n) - **g. very high wind**
9. hurricane (n) - **h. extremely high, dangerous wind**
10. frost (n) - **i. thin, white layer of ice on surfaces**