Tuesday, May 11, 2010

K Set1

kaleidoscope n. toy consisting of a tube containing small loose pieces of coloured glass, etc and mirrors which reflect these to form changing patterns when the tube is turned
ken n. beyond/outside one's ken not within one's range of knowledge
kernel n. soft and usu edible part inside a nut or fruit stone .
killjoy n. person who spoils the enjoymentof others
kindle v. catch fire
kindred n. family relationship
kinetic adj. of or produced by movement
kismet n. destiny; fate ;
kleptomaniac n. person suffering from kleptomania ; . adj
knack n. skill at performing some special task; ability
knave n. = jack1 4
knavery n. dishonesty; trickery ;
knead v. press and stretch with the hands to form a firm smooth paste
kneel v. =>Usage at dream dream. ~ (down) go down on one or both knees; rest on the knee(s)
knell n. sound of a bell rung slowly after a death or at a funeral
knit v. ~ sth (for sb) make (a garment or fabric) by forming wool, silk, etc yarn into connecting loops, either by hand (using long needles) or on a machine
knoll n. small round hill or mound
knotty adj. (of timber) full of knots
kudos n. honour and glory; credit1(

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