v. to take in something, such as a liquid, in a natural or slow way
The sponge absorbed water from the sink.

n. an object, machine, or piece of equipment that has been made for some special purpose
The device stopped working because the batteries were dead.

n. a form of energy that is carried through wires and is used to operate machines, lights, etc.
Nuclear energy is used to produce electricity.

v. to get and hold or have something
The story captured our imaginations.

n. the cover or top of a building, vehicle, etc.
He fixed the roof of my house.

n. energy that causes things to become warmer
The sun’s heat melted the snow.

n. a machine that is powered by electricity and that is used in people’s houses to perform a particular job
They sell refrigerators, dishwashers, and other electrical appliances.

n. a network of wires and equipment that supplies energy to a large area
Power can be fed from wind generators into the electricity grid system.

n. one of the flat pieces that make up a door, a wall, or other surfaces
One of the ceiling panels needs to be replaced.

n. energy that comes from a source in the form of waves or rays you cannot see
It absorbs radiation emitted by the sun.