Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

Kitten definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈkɪt.ən/

a young cat

"The little kitten loves to play with yarn balls."

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Kiwi

noun
/ˈkiː.wi/

a small brown fruit with green flesh and black seeds; a flightless bird from New Zealand

"I love eating fresh kiwi for breakfast."

noun
/ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/

A person with an irresistible urge to steal, typically without need or profit.

"The kleptomaniac was caught shoplifting again."

noun
/næk/

a natural skill or ability; a special talent for doing something easily

"She has a knack for making people feel comfortable."

adjective (informal, British)
/ˈnæk.ərd/

Extremely tired or exhausted.

"After the long hike, I was completely knackered."

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Knave

noun
/neɪv/

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."

noun
/ˈneɪvəri/

dishonest or deceitful behavior; trickery

"The politician’s knavery was exposed by the media."

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knead

verb
/niːd/

to work dough or clay into a uniform mixture by pressing, folding, and stretching

"She kneads the dough until it becomes smooth."

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Knee

noun
/niː/

the joint between the thigh and the lower leg

"He hurt his knee while playing football."

kneel definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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kneel

verb
/niːl/

to position the body by resting on the knees, usually as a sign of respect, prayer, or submission

"They knelt to pray in the temple."

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knell

noun
/nɛl/

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."

noun
/ˈnɪk.næk/

A small decorative object, especially in a house.

"The shelf was full of little knickknacks collected from their travels."

Knife definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Knife

noun
/naɪf/

a tool or weapon with a blade and a handle, used for cutting

"He used a sharp knife to cut the vegetables."

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Knight

noun
/naɪt/

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."

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knighthood

noun
/ˈnaɪt.hʊd/

The rank or dignity of a knight, or the ceremony of conferring knighthood.

"He was honored with knighthood for his contributions to science."

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Knightly

adjective
/ˈnaɪt.li/

having the characteristics of a knight; chivalrous; noble and brave

"He showed knightly courage in defending the innocent."

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knit

verb
/nɪt/

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

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

noun; gerund
/ˈnɪtɪŋ/

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."

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Knob

noun
/nɒb/

a rounded handle on a door or drawer; a small rounded switch on a machine

"He turned the brass knob to open the old wooden door."

Knock definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Knock

verb
/nɒk/

to hit a surface, often to get attention or by accident

"She knocked on the door before entering."

Knol khol definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/noʊl koʊl/

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."

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Knoll

noun
/noʊl/

A small, rounded hill or mound.

"They had a picnic on the grassy knoll."

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Knot

noun
/nɒt/

A fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar.

"She tied the ribbon into a neat knot."

adjective
/ˈnɒti/

Complicated, difficult to solve or full of knots.

"He faced a knotty legal issue."

know definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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know

verb
/noʊ/

to have knowledge or be aware of something

"I know the answer to the question."

lay definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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lay

verb
/leɪ/

To put something down carefully in a flat position.

"She laid the book on the table."

adjective, verb
/ˈlævɪʃ/

Rich, elaborate, or luxurious; to bestow something in generous or extravagant quantities.

"They gave her a lavish wedding reception with hundreds of guests."

Law definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Law

noun
/lɔː/

a system of rules created and enforced by authority to regulate behavior

"Everyone must obey the law of the country."

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Lawful

adjective
/ˈlɔː.fəl/

legal; legitimate; valid; just

"The judge confirmed that their actions were lawful and proper."

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lawgiver

noun
/ˈlɔːˌɡɪvər/

A person who creates or enforces laws; a legislator.

"Moses is often regarded as a great lawgiver in history."

adjective
/ˈlɔː.ləs/

without law; anarchic; unruly; criminal

"The frontier town was known for its lawless behavior and chaos."

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Lawlessness

noun
/ˈlɔː.ləs.nəs/

absence of law and order; a state where laws do not exist or are not enforced

"The city descended into lawlessness after the government collapsed."

noun
/ˈlɔːˌmeɪkər/

A member of a legislative body who makes laws.

"The lawmaker introduced a new bill on education reform."

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Lawn

noun
/lɔːn/

an area of short, regularly cut grass in a yard or park

"Children were playing on the green lawn."

noun
/ˈlɔːsuːt/

a legal case brought to a court of law by one person against another

"The company faced a lawsuit over false advertising."

Lawyer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Lawyer

noun
/ˈlɔːjər/

A professional who practices or studies law; an attorney.

"The lawyer presented the case confidently in court."

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lax

adjective
/læks/

Not strict, severe, or careful; negligent or careless.

"The security at the airport was surprisingly lax."

noun, adjective
/ˈlæksətɪv/

A medicine or substance that stimulates bowel movements; tending to loosen or relieve constipation.

"The doctor prescribed a mild laxative for her condition."

noun
/ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/

the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness

"His laziness prevented him from achieving his goals."

adjective
/ˈliːdɪŋ/

most important or most successful; at the front

"She is one of the leading experts in the field."

leadership definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈliːdərˌʃɪp/

The action of leading a group of people or an organization.

"Her leadership inspired the entire team to achieve their goals."

leader definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈliːdər/

A person who leads a group, organization, or country.

"The leader inspired the team with his vision."

lead definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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lead

verb
/liːd/

To guide or be in charge; to show the way.

"He led the team to victory."

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lea

noun
/liː/

An open area of grassy or arable land; a meadow.

"The cottage was surrounded by a quiet lea."

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Lazy

adjective
/ˈleɪ.zi/

idle; unwilling to work; sluggish

"He was too lazy to clean his room on the weekend."

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layout

noun
/ˈleɪaʊt/

the arrangement or design of something, especially the arrangement of elements in a book, webpage, or room

"The designer presented a new layout for the website that was much more user-friendly."

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Layer

noun
/ˈleɪər/

A sheet, thickness, or coating of something that lies over or under a surface.

"The cake had a layer of cream between the sponges."

noun
/ˈleɪmən/

A person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject.

"To a layman, the medical explanation was confusing."

Lavender definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈlæv.ən.dər/

a fragrant purple flowering plant used in perfumes and aromatherapy

"The lavender field filled the air with its sweet, calming fragrance."

noun
/ˈleɪˌpɜːrsən/

A person who is not a member of the clergy or does not have specialized knowledge in a subject.

"The judge explained the law so that the layperson could understand."