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;

A kaleidoscope of European history

ken
range of knowledge

To understand the topic is beyond one’s ken

kernel
central or vital part; core; whole seed (as of corn)

The kernel of the movie is the protagonist’s sacrifice

killjoy
grouch; spoilsport; one who intentionally spoils the pleasure of others

A killjoy like he should never be invited to any party

kindle
start a fire; ignite; inspire; arouse

The seminar kindled in him an interest for Artificial Intelligence

kindred
related; belonging to the same group; similar in nature or character;

The dinosaurs and the lizards are kindred species

kinetic
producing motion; of motion

The kinetic energy is the energy of body in motion

kismet
fate; destiny;

Kismet is the Arabic word for fate.

kleptomaniac
person who has a compulsive desire to steal

The king’s wife was a kleptomaniac

knave
untrustworthy person; rogue; scoundrel; jack; N. knavery

He is a knave to be trusted

knead
mix; work dough; mix and work into a uniform mass (with the hands);

Knead the dough thoroughly

knell
tolling of a bell especially to indicate a funeral, disaster, etc.; sound of the funeral bell; V.

Not worth a blessing nor a bell to knell for thee. –Beau. & Fl

knit
contract into wrinkles; grow together; join together closely; make (a fabric or garment) by intertwining yarn or thread; Ex. knit the brow;

The bones should knit together in a few weeks.

knoll
little round hill; hillock

There’s a shrine on the knoll

knotty
intricate; difficult; tangled; CF. knot

That’s a knotty problem

kudos
honor; glory; acclaim or praise for exceptional achievement

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