B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.ɪŋ/

Knowing

знание; проницательность; хитрый;

Meaning

showing awareness or understanding; perceptive; shrewd

Example

She gave him a knowing smile when he mentioned the secret.

Она дала ему знающую улыбку, когда он упомянул секрет.

B2 noun /ˈker.ə.siːn/

Kerosene

керосин

Meaning

a combustible hydrocarbon liquid widely used as a fuel in lamps and heating systems

Example

The old lamp burned kerosene to provide light during power outages.

Старая лампа горела керосином, чтобы обеспечить свет во время отключений электроэнергии.

B2 noun

Kitchen garden

огород у дома; сад рядом с кухней

B2 noun /ˈkiːɒsk/

kiosk

киоск

Meaning

A small, open-fronted hut or cubicle from which newspapers, refreshments, tickets, etc., are sold.

Example

She bought a bottle of water from the kiosk near the station.

Она купила бутылку воды в киоске рядом со станцией.

B2 noun /nɒt/

Knot

узел

Meaning

a fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar; a hard mass in wood

Example

The sailor tied a secure knot to anchor the boat safely.

Моряк завязал крепкий узел, чтобы надежно закрепить лодку.

B2 adjective /ˈnɑː.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Knowledgeable

осведомлённый; образованный; знающий

Meaning

having extensive knowledge; well-informed; educated

Example

She is very knowledgeable about ancient history.

Она очень осведомлена об истории древности.

B2 verb /ˈkɪdnæp/

kidnap

похищать

Meaning

to take someone away illegally by force

Example

The criminals kidnapped the wealthy businessman.

Преступники похитили богатого бизнесмена.

B2 noun /ˈkɪlɪŋ/

killing

убийство

Meaning

the act of causing death, especially deliberately

Example

The movie depicts the brutal killing of the villagers.

Фильм показывает жестокое убийство деревенских жителей.

B2 verb /niːl/

kneel

встать на колени

Meaning

to go down on one's knees; to rest on the knees

Example

The knight knelt before the king.

Рыцарь преклонился перед королем.

B2 noun /ˈkiː.pər/

Keeper

страж; смотритель;

Meaning

a person whose job it is to guard or take care of something or someone; a goalkeeper

Example

The zoo keeper fed the animals every morning at eight o'clock.

Зоопарк кормил животных каждое утро в восемь часов.

B2 adjective /ˌkaɪnd ˈhɑːrtɪd/

kind-hearted

доброжелательный

Meaning

Having a kind and generous nature; showing compassion and care for others.

Example

She is known as a kind-hearted teacher who always helps her students.

Она известна как доброжелательный учитель, который всегда помогает своим ученикам.

B2 verb /nɪt/

knit

вязать

Meaning

To make clothes or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles.

Example

She loves to knit scarves for her friends during the winter.

Она любит вязать шарфы для своих друзей зимой.

B2 noun /ˈkɪdni/

Kidney

почка

Meaning

either of a pair of organs that filter waste products from the blood and produce urine

Example

Drinking plenty of water helps keep your kidneys healthy.

Пить много воды помогает поддерживать здоровье почек.