Vocabulary Cards
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B2 verb
kidnap
Meaning
to take someone away illegally by force
Example
The criminals kidnapped the wealthy businessman.
B2 noun
Kidney
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.
A2 verb
kill
Meaning
to cause the death of; to end life
Example
The hunter killed the deer.
B1 noun
killer
Meaning
A person or thing that kills.
Example
The police caught the killer last night.
B2 noun
killing
Meaning
the act of causing death, especially deliberately
Example
The movie depicts the brutal killing of the villagers.
C2 noun
killjoy
Meaning
a person who spoils the fun or enjoyment of others
Example
Don’t be a killjoy at the party.
C2 noun
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.
B1 noun
kilogram
Meaning
the base unit of mass in the metric system equal to 1,000 grams
Example
The bag of rice weighs five kilograms.
C2 noun
kiloliter
Meaning
a unit of capacity equal to 1,000 liters
Example
The tank can hold up to three kiloliters of water.
B1 noun
kilometer
Meaning
a unit of length equal to 1,000 meters
Example
The village is about five kilometers away from the town.
C1 noun
kilowatt
Meaning
a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts
Example
The generator produces ten kilowatts of electricity.
C1 noun
kimono
Meaning
a traditional Japanese robe with wide sleeves, tied with a sash
Example
She wore a beautiful silk kimono at the ceremony.
C1 noun
Kin
A1 noun
Kind
B2 adjective
kind-hearted
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.
A2 noun
kindergarten
Meaning
a school or class for young children, typically between the ages of four and six
Example
She enrolled her child in kindergarten to prepare for elementary school.
C1 verb
kindle
Meaning
to light a fire; to arouse or inspire
Example
She kindled the campfire with dry wood.
B1 adverb; adjective
kindly
Meaning
in a kind or gentle manner; showing kindness or goodwill
Example
She kindly helped the old man cross the street.
B1 noun
Kindness
C1 noun, adjective
kindred
Meaning
A person's relatives or family; similar in nature or character.
Example
They discovered kindred spirits in each other.
C1 adjective
kinetic
Meaning
Relating to or resulting from motion.
Example
Kinetic energy increases as the object moves faster.
A2 noun
King
C1 noun
King-Fisher
Meaning
a small bird with bright blue and orange feathers that catches fish by diving into water
Example
The colorful kingfisher dove into the pond to catch a fish.
B1 noun
Kingdom