CEFR Level
A tropical tree with round, fragrant orange flowers, sacred in Hindu culture and associated with Lord Krishna
"The kadamba tree is mentioned frequently in ancient Indian poetry."
a small dark purple berry-like fruit that is sour and used in pickles
"Karonda is often used to make pickles and preserves."
a European dish of cooked rice, fish, and hard-boiled eggs, originally from India
"The breakfast menu featured traditional kedgeree with smoked haddock and eggs."
a piece of cloth worn around the head or neck
"She wore a red kerchief on her head."
The metabolic process by which the liver produces ketones from fatty acids, providing an alternative energy source during low carbohydrate availability.
"Ketogenesis occurs during fasting or low-carb diets."
a person who spoils the fun or enjoyment of others
"Don’t be a killjoy at the party."
a furnace or oven for burning, baking, or drying, especially one for firing pottery or bricks
"The potter placed the clay pots into the kiln for firing."
a unit of capacity equal to 1,000 liters
"The tank can hold up to three kiloliters of water."
A minor or petty king; a ruler of small importance.
"The kingling demanded respect from his people despite his small realm."
The position, dignity, or authority of a king.
"The king’s advisors often reminded him of the responsibilities of kingship."
having or involving unconventional sexual practices; having tight curls or bends
"His kinky hair made him look unique."
Friends, acquaintances, and relations.
"He invited all his kith and kin to the wedding."
A person with an irresistible urge to steal, typically without need or profit.
"The kleptomaniac was caught shoplifting again."
an unprincipled, deceitful, or dishonest man; an old term for a servant or male of low status
"The cunning knave tricked the villagers out of their money."
dishonest or deceitful behavior; trickery
"The politician’s knavery was exposed by the media."
The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral; a signal of the end or failure of something.
"The knell of the church bell echoed through the valley at dusk."
A small decorative object, especially in a house.
"The shelf was full of little knickknacks collected from their travels."
having the characteristics of a knight; chivalrous; noble and brave
"He showed knightly courage in defending the innocent."
round bulbous vegetable from cabbage family with pale green color and mild taste
"Knol khol can be eaten raw in salads or cooked in curries."
Complicated, difficult to solve or full of knots.
"He faced a knotty legal issue."
To act in an excessively subservient or obedient manner.
"He refused to kowtow to the unreasonable demands."