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ken
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range of knowledge; Ex. beyond one's ken
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kernel
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central or vital part; core; whole seed (as of corn)
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killjoy
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grouch; spoilsport; one who intentionally spoils the pleasure of others
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kindred
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related; belonging to the same group; similar in nature or character; Ex. kindred languages; N: relative; kin; kinship
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kismet
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fate; destiny; Ex. Kismet is the Arabic word for fate.
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knave
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untrustworthy person; rogue; scoundrel; jack; N. knavery
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knead
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mix; work dough; mix and work into a uniform mass (with the hands); Ex. knead dough
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knit
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contract into wrinkles; grow together; join together closely; make (a fabric or garment) by interwining yarn or thread; Ex. knit the brow; Ex. The bones should knit together in a few weeks.
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knoll
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little round hill; hillock
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knotty
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intricate; difficult; tangled; CF. knot
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