The monkeys swung through the jungle, jumping from tree to tree in the thick green forest.
Jungle: wild area with trees and plants often found in rainy places
After the rainstorm, my shoes were soggy, and I had to walk home with wet socks.
Soggy: really wet and mushy
The ancient castle had tall stone walls that were hundreds of years old.
Ancient: very old
he sun was so scorching that we had to wear hats and drink plenty of water to stay cool.
Scorching: very hot
I caught a glimpse of the rainbow just before it disappeared behind the clouds.
Glimpse: quick or brief look
The park was so peaceful, with birds singing and the sun shining through the trees.
Peaceful: calm
After running the marathon, I felt completely exhausted and had to sit down and rest for a while.
Exhausted: really tired
The lively music at the party made everyone dance and smile.
Lively: full of life / energy
The flimsy paper broke easily when I tried to pick it up with wet hands.
Flimsy: weak or easy to break
The vast desert stretched out for miles, with no sign of any people or animals.
Vast: large
Maria was curious about the old book, so she carefully opened it to see what was inside.
Curious: wondering or wanting to learn more
When the mouse ran across the floor, Lucy let out a loud shriek because she was so startled.
Shriek: High pitched noise or scream
The documentary about outer space was so fascinating that I watched it three times in a row.
Fascinating: very interesting
Jane was horrified when she found out that her favorite book had been accidentally ripped.
Horrified: scared / shocked
Dad started to grumble when we were late for dinner, but he smiled when he saw how hungry we were.
Grumble: complain quietly or softly
The magician waved his wand, and the rabbit vanished from the hat, leaving everyone amazed.
Vanished: disappeared
The scientist was brilliant, solving a tricky problem that no one else could figure out.
Brilliant: Clever or Smart
The soft music helped to soothe my nerves after a long day of work.
Soothe: to calm / make something feel better
Tim was so generous that he shared his toys with all his friends, even though they weren't his to give away.
Generous: to give or share
Mia was reluctant to leave the beach because she was having so much fun with her friends.
Reluctant: refused
The mysterious stranger walked into town and no one knew where he came from.
Mysterious: strange
Emma was always adventurous, willing to try new activities like rock climbing and zip-lining.
Adventurous: Likes to take adventures / explore
Jake is the most reliable friend I have; he always shows up on time and helps when needed.
Reliable: can depend on/trust
Sarah made a hasty decision when she picked the first shirt she saw, instead of taking her time to choose.
Hasty: quick
The peculiar noise coming from the attic made us curious to see what was making the sound.
Peculiar: strange