C2 noun
C2 noun /ˈkɪzmɛt/
kismet
Meaning
Destiny or fate.
Example
Meeting her on that day felt like pure kismet.
C2 noun /kəˈdʌm.bə/
Kadamba
Meaning
A tropical tree with round, fragrant orange flowers, sacred in Hindu culture and associated with Lord Krishna
Example
The kadamba tree is mentioned frequently in ancient Indian poetry.
C2 verb /ˌkaʊˈtaʊ/
kowtow
Meaning
To act in an excessively subservient or obedient manner.
Example
He refused to kowtow to the unreasonable demands.
C2 noun /ˌkiː.təʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/
ketogenesis
Meaning
The metabolic process by which the liver produces ketones from fatty acids, providing an alternative energy source during low carbohydrate availability.
Example
Ketogenesis occurs during fasting or low-carb diets.
C2 noun /kɛn/
ken
Meaning
one's range of knowledge or understanding
Example
Quantum physics is beyond my ken.
C2 noun /kəˈrɒn.də/
Karonda
Meaning
a small dark purple berry-like fruit that is sour and used in pickles
Example
Karonda is often used to make pickles and preserves.
C2 noun /ˈkɪŋɡlɪŋ/
kingling
Meaning
A minor or petty king; a ruler of small importance.
Example
The kingling demanded respect from his people despite his small realm.
C2 noun /ˈneɪvəri/
knavery
Meaning
dishonest or deceitful behavior; trickery
Example
The politician’s knavery was exposed by the media.
C2 noun /noʊl/
Knoll
Meaning
a small rounded hill or mound
Example
The old oak tree stood majestically on top of the grassy knoll.
C2 noun /ˈkɪləˌliːtər/
kiloliter
Meaning
a unit of capacity equal to 1,000 liters
Example
The tank can hold up to three kiloliters of water.
C2 noun /ˈnɪk.næk/
knickknack
Meaning
A small decorative object, especially in a house.
Example
The shelf was full of little knickknacks collected from their travels.
C2 noun /noʊl koʊl/
Knol khol
Meaning
round bulbous vegetable from cabbage family with pale green color and mild taste
Example
Knol khol can be eaten raw in salads or cooked in curries.
C2 noun /ˈkedʒ.ə.riː/
Kedgeree
Meaning
a European dish of cooked rice, fish, and hard-boiled eggs, originally from India
Example
The breakfast menu featured traditional kedgeree with smoked haddock and eggs.
C2 noun /kɪln/
kiln
Meaning
a furnace or oven for burning, baking, or drying, especially one for firing pottery or bricks
Example
The potter placed the clay pots into the kiln for firing.
C2 noun /neɪv/
Knave
Meaning
a dishonest person, especially a man; a playing card with a picture of a male servant
Example
The knave tried to cheat the old woman out of her savings.
C2 noun /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/
kleptomaniac
Meaning
A person with an irresistible urge to steal, typically without need or profit.
Example
The kleptomaniac was caught shoplifting again.
C2 adjective /ˈkɪŋ.ki/
Kinky
Meaning
having or involving unconventional sexual practices; having tight curls or bends
Example
His kinky hair made him look unique.
C2 noun /ˈkɪldʒɔɪ/
killjoy
Meaning
a person who spoils the fun or enjoyment of others
Example
Don’t be a killjoy at the party.
C2 noun /ˈkɜːrtʃɪf/
kerchief
Meaning
a piece of cloth worn around the head or neck
Example
She wore a red kerchief on her head.
C2 noun /ˈkɪŋʃɪp/
kingship
Meaning
The position, dignity, or authority of a king.
Example
The king’s advisors often reminded him of the responsibilities of kingship.
C2 adjective /ˈnaɪt.li/
Knightly
Meaning
having the characteristics of a knight; chivalrous; noble and brave
Example
He showed knightly courage in defending the innocent.
C2 adjective /ˈnɒti/
knotty
Meaning
Complicated, difficult to solve or full of knots.
Example
He faced a knotty legal issue.
C2 noun /kɪθ/
kith
Meaning
Friends, acquaintances, and relations.
Example
He invited all his kith and kin to the wedding.
C2 noun /nɛl/
knell
Meaning
The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral; a signal of the end or failure of something.
Example
The knell of the church bell echoed through the valley at dusk.
C2 noun /kəˈbɑːdi/
kabadi
Meaning
a person who collects and sells scrap or recyclable materials, especially in South Asia
Example
The kabadi came every week to collect old newspapers and bottles.