English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
CEFR Level
Having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm; sharp or highly developed (for senses).
"She is very keen to learn new skills."
To strike or hit with the foot.
"He kicked the ball into the goal."
A person or thing that kills.
"The police caught the killer last night."
the base unit of mass in the metric system equal to 1,000 grams
"The bag of rice weighs five kilograms."
a unit of length equal to 1,000 meters
"The village is about five kilometers away from the town."
in a kind or gentle manner; showing kindness or goodwill
"She kindly helped the old man cross the street."
a country or territory ruled by a king or queen
"The kingdom was known for its rich culture and traditions."
a set of tools, equipment, or materials used for a particular purpose
"He bought a first aid kit for emergencies."
a small brown fruit with green flesh and black seeds; a flightless bird from New Zealand
"I love eating fresh kiwi for breakfast."
A man awarded a non-hereditary title by a monarch for service, especially in the past as a mounted soldier in armor.
"The brave knight rode into battle to protect his kingdom."
the craft or activity of making fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles; the act of forming something closely or firmly together
"She spends her evenings knitting scarves for her family."