GRE备考：GRE阅读词汇笔记(40)

　　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 ones ken

　　kernel

　　central or vital part; core; whole seed

　　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

　　knave

　　untrustworthy person; rogue; scoundrel; jack; N. knavery

　　knead

　　mix; work dough; mix and work into a uniform mass ; Ex. knead dough

　　kneel

　　go down on ones knee

　　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 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