Barron gre word list A

Barron GRE word list - K 
kaleidoscope
tube in which patterns made by the reflection in mirrors of colored pieces of 
glass, etc. produce interesting symmetrical effects; series of changing events; 
Ex. kaleidoscope of European history; CF. beautiful 
ken
range of knowledge; Ex. beyond one's ken 
kernel
central or vital part; core; whole seed (as of corn) 
killjoy
grouch; spoilsport; one who intentionally spoils the pleasure of others 
kindle
start a fire; ignite; inspire; arouse 
kindred
related; belonging to the same group; similar in nature or character; Ex. 
kindred languages; N: relative; kin; kinship 
kinetic
producing motion; of motion 
kismet
fate; destiny; Ex. Kismet is the Arabic word for fate. 
kleptomaniac person who has a compulsive desire to steal 
knack
special talent; art 

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knave
untrustworthy person; rogue; scoundrel; jack; N. knavery 
knead
mix; work dough; mix and work into a uniform mass (with the hands); Ex. 
knead dough 
kneel
go down on one's knee(s) 
knell
tolling of a bell especially to indicate a funeral, disaster, etc.; sound of the 
funeral bell; V. 
knit
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. 
knoll
little round hill; hillock 
knotty
intricate; difficult; tangled; CF. knot 
kudos
honor; glory; acclaim or praise for exceptional achievement 
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