Words Starting with K

Explore the meanings and uses of words starting with the letter K.

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Kaleidoscope: (noun) A constantly changing pattern of shapes and colors; a tube with mirrors and colored glass that produces shifting patterns.
Example: The artist’s work was as vibrant as a kaleidoscope.

Keen: (adjective) Having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm; sharp or cutting.
Example: She has a keen interest in environmental issues.

Kinetic: (adjective) Relating to or resulting from motion.
Example: The kinetic energy of the moving car is considerable.

Kudos: (noun) Praise and honor received for an achievement; accolades.
Example: She received kudos for her outstanding performance.

Knack: (noun) An acquired or natural skill at performing a task.
Example: He has a knack for solving complex problems quickly.

Knot: (noun) A fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar.
Example: She tied a knot in the rope to secure the package.

Knowledge: (noun) Facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education.
Example: Her knowledge of history is impressive.

Kale: (noun) A type of green leafy vegetable that is very nutritious.
Example: Kale is often used in salads and smoothies for its health benefits.

Kindred: (adjective) Related to or similar in nature; (noun) one’s family and relations.
Example: They felt a kindred spirit in each other.

Keenly: (adverb) In an eager or enthusiastic manner; sharply.
Example: She listened keenly to the speaker’s words.

Kickback: (noun) A payment made to someone in return for facilitating a transaction or appointment.
Example: The investigation revealed a kickback scheme among officials.

Kiosk: (noun) A small open-fronted hut or cubicle from which newspapers, refreshments, or other items are sold.
Example: We bought tickets from the kiosk at the entrance.

Kilter: (noun) Proper or usual state; order; condition.
Example: Everything was out of kilter after the storm.

Kindness: (noun) The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.
Example: Her kindness towards strangers is truly inspiring.

Knotty: (adjective) Full of knots; complicated or difficult to solve.
Example: The knotty problem took hours to resolve.

Knead: (verb) To work dough or clay into a uniform mass by pressing, folding, and stretching.
Example: It is important to knead the dough well for the bread to rise.

Kidnap: (verb) To take away a person by force or fraud and hold them against their will.
Example: The authorities worked quickly to prevent a potential kidnap.

Karma: (noun) The belief that actions have consequences that will affect a person’s future.
Example: She believed in karma, feeling that good deeds would eventually come back to her.

Knuckle: (noun) The joint of a finger; (verb) to hit someone with a fist.
Example: He cracked his knuckles before the game began.

Kooky: (adjective) Strange or eccentric in a way that is amusing.
Example: His kooky sense of humor made everyone laugh.