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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 |
| 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 |
| knack |
special talent; art |
| 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 |
| kneel |
go down on one's knee(s) |
| knell |
tolling of a bell especially to indicate a funeral,
disaster, etc.; sound of the funeral bell; V. |
| 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. |
| knoll |
little round hill; hillock |
| knotty |
intricate; difficult; tangled; CF. knot |
| kudos |
honor; glory; acclaim or praise for exceptional achievement |
