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mist Mist takes the form of very small particles of water. You’ll see mist in forests in the morning, around mountains, above a lake, and when there are foggy conditions. The word “mist” is sometimes used when it seems like it’s raining, but you can’t see any rain drops. This morning there’s a light mist coming […]

moist Use the word “moist” for situations and areas where there is a small amount of water: Linda doesn’t want her skin to feel too dry, so she keeps her hands moist with hand lotion. It rained last night. The ground is still moist. My forehead feels moist because I’m sweating a little. This cake

mess The word “mess” can be a verb or a noun. It describes disorganization and problems. As a verb, it’s often used with the preposition “up”: The children messed up their play area very quickly. Tom messed up his test. (He didn’t do well.) “Try not to mess yourself up before our guests arrive,” said the

echo An echo occurs when sound reflects or bounces off of a surface and returns to the speaker. In this sound recording, you can hear an echo. My voice is echoing. A good place to hear an echo is in a large, empty room. Echoes are also commonly heard in large stadiums that use a public address

mat A mat is usually flat and rectangular. It provides protection for the people or things that are on it or under it. A welcome mat is placed outside of a person’s home. People wipe their feet on the mat before they enter. A floor mat rests underneath the feet of a person who drives a car.

massive Use the word “massive” to describe something that is really big. A massive fire destroyed thousands of acres in the forest. Massive flooding in Colorado is forcing residents to flee. There was a massive fire in New Jersey yesterday that destroyed several blocks of businesses. A massive flow of refugees from Syria is causing

appropriate Use the word “appropriate” when something fits a situation or when a person’s behavior is okay. Q: Are his clothes appropriate for working in an office?A: Yes, a suit is very appropriate. He’s dressed appropriately for his job. Q: Are his clothes appropriate for working in an office?A: No, they aren’t. He’s dressed inappropriately

luxury A luxury is something that a person doesn’t need, but it’s very nice to have. Luxury is associated with people who are rich, but luxury may be available to anyone who is willing to spend the money for it. My friend, Rhonda, bought a luxury car. She bought a new Tesla. Vince stays at luxury hotels

loan When you give money to another person and then expect repayment, you loan money. This word is usually used with money, but you can use it for others things that people borrow from you and then return. My friend loaned me his car for a few days. The bank might loan Carl some money so that