Have you ever picked up a towel after a shower and noticed that it is still a little wet? That wet feeling comes from moisture. You can also find moisture in soil, food, air, wood, and plants. In simp...
Have you ever bought a bunch of bananas at the store? You may also see a bunch of flowers or a bunch of friends together. Bunch means several people or things gathered together. For example, you can s...
Have you ever stopped working after many years at the same job? You may say that you retired. For example, a teacher may retire after 30 years in the classroom. In simple English, retired means that a...
Have you ever walked into a bakery and smelled fresh bread? Maybe you wanted a warm loaf, a soft roll, or toast for breakfast. Bread is a common food enjoyed in many forms and flavors. In simple Engli...
Have you ever traveled from one city to another without leaving your state? For example, a trip from Dallas to Houston stays inside Texas. Consequently, you can describe that trip as intrastate, becau...
Have you ever held a sponge that could not take in any more water? You can say the sponge is saturated. The word saturated usually means completely full, soaked with liquid, or filled to its limit. It...
Looking for another word for server? You’ll often see it in technology, websites, and networks. But what does it mean? A server is a computer or system that provides data, files, websites, application...
Have you ever felt your hands shake before an important test, speech, or interview? Maybe you were cold, scared, nervous, or excited. Shaking means moving quickly and repeatedly from one side to anoth...
Have you ever wanted to describe a deep red color but felt that maroon was not quite enough? You may see this rich color on a school jacket, a dress, a car, a sofa, or a wall. Maroon is a dark red col...
Have you ever listened to someone speak English so easily that every word seemed to come naturally? You may describe that person as fluent. Being fluent means speaking or writing a language smoothly a...
