K Flashcards
1
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Kindle
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Verb
To set fire or to ignite; excite or inspire:
With only damp wood to work with, Lisa had great difficulty trying to kindle the camp fire.
Synonym: arouse; awaken
2
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Kinetic
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Adj
Relating to motion; characterized by November
3
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Knell
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Noun
Sound of a funeral bell; omen of death or failure:
When the town people heard the knell from the church belfry, they knew their mayor had died.
Synonym: chime
4
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Kudos
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Noun
Fame, glory, honor:
The actress happily accepted kudos from the press.
Synonym: encomium; homage; praise
5
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Keen
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Adj
Having a sharp edge; intellectually sharp, perceptive:
With her keen intelligence, she figured out the puzzle in seconds flat.
Synonym: acute; canny; quick
