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barrons letter k

barrons letter k words

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kaleidoscope tube in which patterns made by the reflection in mirrors of colored pieces of glass, etc. produce interesting symmetrical effects; series of changing events; Ex. kaleidoscope of European history; CF. beautiful
ken range of knowledge; Ex. beyond one's ken
kernel central or vital part; core; whole seed (as of corn)
killjoy grouch; spoilsport; one who intentionally spoils the pleasure of others
grouch bad-tempered complaint; person who keeps complaining; V: complain; grumble
spoilsport one who spoils the pleasure of others
kindle start a fire; ignite; inspire; arouse
kindred related; belonging to the same group; similar in nature or character; Ex. kindred languages; N: relative; kin; kinship
kinetic producing motion; of motion
kismet fate; destiny; Ex. Kismet is the Arabic word for fate.
kleptomaniac person who has a compulsive desire to steal
knave untrustworthy person; rogue; scoundrel; jack; N. knavery
knead mix; work dough; mix and work into a uniform mass (with the hands); Ex. knead dough
knell tolling of a bell especially to indicate a funeral, disaster, etc.; sound of the funeral bell; V.
toll sound (a large bell) slowly at regular intervals; N: sound of a bell; fixed tax or charge
curfew regulation requiring all people to leave the streets at stated times; signal (as a bell) announcing the hour of a curfew
knit contract into wrinkles; grow together; join together closely; make (a fabric or garment) by interwining yarn or thread; Ex. knit the brow; Ex. The bones should knit together in a few weeks.
crochet make (a piece of needlework) by looping thread with a hooked needle; N. CF. crotchet
knoll little round hill; hillock
knotty intricate; difficult; tangled; CF. knot
kudos honor; glory; acclaim or praise for exceptional achievement
entourage group of attendants; retinue; CF. surround
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