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K   Street names for ketamine K   The 11th letter of the Roman alphabet K   A unit of information equal to one thousand (1024) bytes K   The basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d''Unites K   The cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100 K   A light soft silver-white metallic element of the alkali metal group; oxidizes rapidly in air and reacts violently with water; is abundant in nature in combined forms occurring in sea water and in carnallite and kainite and sylvite K   Denoting a quantity consisting of 1,000 items or units K-Dur_20   Salt of potassium (trade names K-Dur 20, Kaochlor and K-lor and Klorvess and K-lyte); taken in tablet form to treat potassium deficiency K-lor   Salt of potassium (trade names K-Dur 20, Kaochlor and K-lor and Klorvess and K-lyte); taken in tablet form to treat potassium deficiency K-lyte   Salt of potassium (trade names K-Dur 20, Kaochlor and K-lor and Klorvess and K-lyte); taken in tablet form to treat potassium deficiency K-meson   An unstable meson produced as the result of a high-energy particle collision K.E.   The mechanical energy that a body has by virtue of its motion K2   A mountain peak in the Karakoram Range in northern Kashmir; the 2nd highest peak in the world (28,250 feet high) Ka   Unknown god; an epithet of Prajapati and Brahma Kaaba   (Islam) a black stone building in Mecca that is shaped like a cube and that is the most sacred Muslim pilgrim shrine; believed to have been given by Gabriel to Abraham; Muslims turn in its direction when praying Kabala   An esoteric theosophy of rabbinical origin based on the Hebrew scriptures and developed between the 7th and 18th centuries Kabala   An esoteric or occult matter resembling the Kabbalah that is traditionally secret Kabbala   An esoteric theosophy of rabbinical origin based on the Hebrew scriptures and developed between the 7th and 18th centuries Kabbala   An esoteric or occult matter resembling the Kabbalah that is traditionally secret Kabbalah   An esoteric theosophy of rabbinical origin based on the Hebrew scriptures and developed between the 7th and 18th centuries Back to top Kabbalah   An esoteric or occult matter resembling the Kabbalah that is traditionally secret Kabbalism   Adherence to some extreme traditional theological concept or interpretation Kabbalism   The doctrines of the Kabbalah Kabbalist   A student of the Jewish Kabbalah Kabbalist   An expert who is highly skilled in obscure or difficult or esoteric matters Kabbalistic   Having a secret or hidden meaning; "cabalistic symbols engraved in stone"; "cryptic writings"; "thoroughly sibylline in most of his pronouncements"- John Gunther Kabob   Cubes of meat marinated and cooked on a skewer usually with vegetables Kabolin   An androgen (trade names Durabolin or Kabolin) that is used to treat testosterone deficiency or breast cancer or osteoporosis Kabul   The capital and largest city of Afghanistan; located in eastern Afghanistan Kach   A terrorist organization founded for Jewish defense; fights antisemitism and hopes to restore the biblical state of Israel Kachaturian   Armenian composer who incorporated oriental folk music (1903-1978) Kachin   Tibeto-Burman languages spoken in northernmost Burma and adjacent China and India Kachinic   Tibeto-Burman languages spoken in northernmost Burma and adjacent China and India Kadai   A family of Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in southeastern Asia Kadai_language   A family of Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in southeastern Asia Kadikoy   A former town on the Bosporus (now part of Istanbul); site of the Council of Chalcedon Kaffir   An offensive term for any Black African Kaffir   Important for human and animal food; growth habit and stem form similar to Indian corn but having sawtooth-edged leaves Kaffir_boom   Small semi-evergreen broad-spreading tree of eastern South Africa with orange-scarlet flowers and small coral-red seeds; yields a light soft wood used for fence posts or shingles Kaffir_boom   Small semi-evergreen of South Africa having dense clusters of clear scarlet flowers and red seeds Back to top Kaffir_bread   South African cycad; the farinaceous pith of the fruit used as food Kaffir_cat   Widely distributed wildcat of Africa and Asia Minor Kaffir_corn   Important for human and animal food; growth habit and stem form similar to Indian corn but having sawtooth-edged leaves Kaffir_pox   A mild form of smallpox caused by a less virulent form of the virus Kaffiyeh   An Arab headdress consisting of a square piece of cloth folded into a triangle and fastened over the crown by an agal Kafir   A member of the Kafir people in northeastern Afghanistan Kafir   An offensive term for any Black African Kafiri   A Dardic language spoken by the Kafir people in northeastern Afghanistan Kafir_corn   Important for human and animal food; growth habit and stem form similar to Indian corn but having sawtooth-edged leaves Kafka   Czech novelist who wrote in German about a nightmarish world of isolated and troubled individuals (1883-1924) Kafkaesque   Characterized by surreal distortion and a sense of impending danger; "the kafkaesque terror of the endless interrogations" Kafkaesque   Relating to or in the manner of Franz Kafka or his writings Kafocin   Antibiotic related to cephalosporin but no longer in common use Kaftan   A (cotton or silk) cloak with full sleeves and sash reaching down to the ankles; worn by men in the Levant Kaftan   A woman''s dress style that imitates the caftan cloaks worn by men in the Near East Kahane_Chai   A terrorist organization founded for Jewish defense; fights antisemitism and hopes to restore the biblical state of Israel Kahikatea   New Zealand evergreen valued for its light easily worked wood Kahlil_Gibran   United States writer (born in Lebanon) (1883-1931) Kahlua   Coffee-flavored liqueur made in Mexico Kahn   United States architect (born in Estonia) (1901-1974) Back to top Kahoolawe   An island of south-central Hawaii Kahoolawe_Island   An island of south-central Hawaii Kail   Coarse curly-leafed cabbage Kail   A hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head Kainite   A white mineral consisting of magnesium sulphate and potassium chloride; a source of potassium salts; used as a fertilizer Kainogenesis   Introduction during embryonic development of characters or structure not present in the earlier evolutionary history of the strain or species (as addition of the placenta in mammalian evolution) Kaiser   The title of the Holy Roman Emperors or the emperors of Austria or of Germany until 1918 Kaiser_Bill   Grandson of Queen Victoria and Kaiser of Germany from 1888 to 1918; he was vilified as causing World War I (1859-1941) Kaiser_roll   Rounded raised poppy-seed roll made of a square piece of dough by folding the corners in to the center Kaiser_Wilhelm   Grandson of Queen Victoria and Kaiser of Germany from 1888 to 1918; he was vilified as causing World War I (1859-1941) Kai_apple   South African fruit smelling and tasting like apricots; used for pickles and preserves Kakatoe   A genus of Psittacidae Kakatoe_galerita   White cockatoo with a yellow erectile crest Kakatoe_leadbeateri   White Australian cockatoo with roseate tinged plumage Kakemono   A Japanese (paper or silk) wall hanging; usually narrow with a picture or writing on it and a roller at the bottom Kaki   Blackish stilt of New Zealand sometimes considered a color phase of the white-headed stilt Kaki   Small deciduous Asiatic tree bearing large red or orange edible astringent fruit Kakke_disease   The endemic form of beriberi Kala-azar   Leishmaniasis of the viscera Kalaallit_Nunaat   The largest island in the world; between the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans; a self-governing province of Denmark Back to top Kalahari   A desert in southwestern Africa - largely Botswana Kalahari_Desert   A desert in southwestern Africa - largely Botswana Kalamazoo   A town in southwest Michigan Kalansuwa   A cap that is wrapped around by a turban and worn by Muslim religious elders Kalantas   Philippine timber tree having hard red fragrant wood Kalapooia   A member of the North American Indian people of Oregon Kalapooian   A Penutian language spoken by the Kalapuya people Kalapuya   A member of the North American Indian people of Oregon Kalapuyan   A Penutian language spoken by the Kalapuya people Kalashnikov   A type of submachine gun made in Russia Kalashnikov_culture   The attitudes and behavior in a social group that resolves political disputes by force of arms; "the Kalashnikov culture in Afghanistan" Kala_azar   Sores resulting from a tropical infection by protozoa of the genus Leishmania which are spread by sandflies Kale   Coarse curly-leafed cabbage Kale   A hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head Kale   Informal terms for money Kaleidoscope   An optical toy in a tube; it produces symmetrical patterns as bits of colored glass are reflected by mirrors Kaleidoscopic   Continually shifting or rapidly changing Kaleidoscopical   Continually shifting or rapidly changing Kalemia   The presence of excess potassium in the circulating blood Kali   Wife of Siva and malevolent form of Devi; "the black" Back to top Kali   Bushy plant of Old World salt marshes and sea beaches having prickly leaves; burned to produce a crude soda ash Kalian   An oriental tobacco pipe with a long flexible tube connected to a container where the smoke is cooled by passing through water; "a bipolar world with the hookah and Turkish coffee versus hamburgers and Coca Cola" Kalif   The civil and religious leader of a Muslim state considered to be a representative of Allah on earth; "many radical Muslims believe a Khalifah will unite all Islamic lands and people and subjugate the rest of the world" Kalimantan   3rd largest island in the world; in the western Pacific north of Java; largely covered by dense jungle and rain forest; part of the Malay Archipelago Kalimantan   The part of Indonesia on the southern side of the island of Borneo Kalinin   Soviet statesman and head of state of the USSR (1875-1946) Kaliph   The civil and religious leader of a Muslim state considered to be a representative of Allah on earth; "many radical Muslims believe a Khalifah will unite all Islamic lands and people and subjugate the rest of the world" Kaliuresis   The presence of excess potassium in the urine Kalka   The language of the Khalkha people that is the official language of the Mongolian People''s Republic Kalka   The Mongol people living in the central and eastern parts of Outer Mongolia Kalki   The 10th and last incarnation of Vishnu Kallman's_syndrome   Hypogonadism with anosmia; a congenital sexual disorder that prevents the testicles from maturing at puberty Kalmia   Any plant of the genus Kalmia Kalmia_angustifolia   North American dwarf shrub resembling mountain laurel but having narrower leaves and small red flowers; poisonous to young stock Kalmia_latifolia   A North American evergreen shrub having glossy leaves and white or rose-colored flowers Kalmia_polifolia   Laurel of bogs of northwestern United States having small purple flowers and pale leaves that are glaucous beneath Kalon_Tripa   The chairman of the Kashag and essentially head of the Tibetan government-in-exile Kalotermes   Type genus of Kalotermitidae; termites destructive of wood and living trees Kalotermitidae   Primitive termites of warm regions Kalpac   A high-crowned black cap (usually made of felt or sheepskin) worn by men in Turkey and Iran and the Caucasus Back to top Kaluga   A city of central Russia south of Moscow Kalumpang   Large tree of Old World tropics having foul-smelling orange-red blossoms followed by red pods enclosing oil-rich seeds sometimes used as food Kaluresis   The presence of excess potassium in the urine Kam-Sui   A group of Kadai languages Kam-Tai   A family of Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in southeastern Asia Kama   God of love and erotic desire; opposite of Mara Kamarupan   The Tibeto-Burman language spoken in northeastern India and adjacent regions of western Burma Kamasutra   (Hinduism) an ancient Sanskrit text giving rules for sensuous and sensual pleasure and love and marriage in accordance with Hindu law Kamba   A Bantu language spoken by the Kamba people in Kenya Kamchatkan_sea_eagle   Found on coasts of the northwestern Pacific Kamchatka_Peninsula   A peninsula in eastern Siberia; between Bering Sea and Sea of Okhotsk Kameez   A long tunic worn by many people from the Indian subcontinent (usually with a salwar or churidars) Kamehameha_I   Hawaiian king who united the islands under his rule (1758-1819) Kamehameha_the_Great   Hawaiian king who united the islands under his rule (1758-1819) Kamet   A mountain in the Himalayas in northern India (25,450 feet high) Kami   One the Shinto deities (including mythological beings, spirits of distinguished men, forces of nature) Kamia   The Yuman language spoken by the Kamia people Kamia   A member of a North American Indian people of southeastern California and northwestern Mexico Kamikaze   A fighter plane used for suicide missions by Japanese pilots in World War II Kamikaze   A pilot trained and willing to cause a suicidal crash Back to top Kammon_Strait_Bridge   A suspension bridge between Kyushu and Honshu Kampala   The capital and largest city of Uganda on the north shore of Lake Victoria Kampong   A native village in Malaysia Kampuchea   A nation in southeastern Asia; was part of Indochina under French rule until 1946 Kampuchean   A native or inhabitant of Cambodia Kampuchean   Of or relating to or characteristic of Cambodia or its people or language Kam_Muang   A branch of the Tai languages Kanaf   Valuable fiber plant of East Indies now widespread in cultivation Kanamycin   Antibiotic (trade name Kantrex) used to treat severe infections Kananga   A city in southwestern Congo; former name (until 1966) was Luluabourg Kanara   A historical region of southwestern India on the west coast Kanarese   A Dravidian language spoken in southern India Kanarese   A member of a Kannada-speaking group of people living chiefly in Kanara in southern India Kanawha   A tributary of the Ohio River in West Virginia Kanawha_River   A tributary of the Ohio River in West Virginia Kanchanjanga   A mountain the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and Tibet (28,146 feet high) Kanchenjunga   A mountain the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and Tibet (28,146 feet high) Kanchil   Small chevrotain of southeastern Asia Kandahar   A city in southern Afghanistan; an important trading center Kandinsky   Russian painter who was a pioneer of abstract art (1866-1944) Back to top Kandy   A city of central Sri Lanka that was the last capital of the ancient kings of Ceylon; a resort and religious center Kangaroo   Any of several herbivorous leaping marsupials of Australia and New Guinea having large powerful hind legs and a long thick tail Kangaroo's-foot   Sedgelike spring-flowering herb having clustered flowers covered with woolly hairs; Australia Kangaroo-foot_plant   Sedgelike spring-flowering herb having clustered flowers covered with woolly hairs; Australia Kangaroo_apple   Australian annual sometimes cultivated for its racemes of purple flowers and edible yellow egg-shaped fruit Kangaroo_bear   Sluggish tailless Australian arboreal marsupial with gray furry ears and coat; feeds on eucalyptus leaves and bark Kangaroo_court   An irregular unauthorized court Kangaroo_hare   Small Australian wallaby that resembles a hare and has persistent teeth Kangaroo_jerboa   Brush-tailed rat kangaroo Kangaroo_mouse   Leaping rodent of Australian desert areas Kangaroo_mouse   Small silky-haired pouched rodent; similar to but smaller than kangaroo rats Kangaroo_paw   Sedgelike spring-flowering herb having clustered flowers covered with woolly hairs; Australia Kangaroo_rat   Any of several rabbit-sized rat-like Australian kangaroos Kangaroo_rat   Any of various leaping rodents of desert regions of North America and Mexico; largest members of the family Heteromyidae Kannada   A Dravidian language spoken in southern India Kannada-speaking   Able to communicate in Kannada Kansa   The Dhegiha dialect spoken by the Kansa people Kansa   A member of the Siouan people of the Kansas river valley in Kansas Kansan   A resident of Kansas Kansas   The Dhegiha dialect spoken by the Kansa people Back to top Kansas   A state in midwestern United States Kansas   A river in northeastern Kansas; flows eastward to become a tributary of the Missouri River Kansas   A member of the Siouan people of the Kansas river valley in Kansas Kansas_City   A city of northeast Kansas on the Missouri River adjacent to Kansas City, Missouri Kansas_City   A city in western Missouri situated at the confluence of the Kansas River and the Missouri River; adjacent to Kansas City, Kansas Kansas_River   A river in northeastern Kansas; flows eastward to become a tributary of the Missouri River Kansu   A province in north-central China; formerly part of the Silk Road to Turkistan and India and Persia Kant   Influential German idealist philosopher (1724-1804) Kantian   Of or relating to Immanuel Kant or his philosophy Kantrex   Antibiotic (trade name Kantrex) used to treat severe infections Kanzu   (Swahili) a long garment (usually white) with long sleeves; worn by men in East Africa Kan_River   A river in southeastern China that flows generally north into the Chang Jiang north of Nanchang Kaochlor   Salt of potassium (trade names K-Dur 20, Kaochlor and K-lor and Klorvess and K-lyte); taken in tablet form to treat potassium deficiency Kaoliang   Sorghums of China and Manchuria having small white or brown grains (used for food) and dry pithy stalks (used for fodder, fuel and thatching) Kaolin   A fine usually white clay formed by the weathering of aluminous minerals (as feldspar); used in ceramics and as an absorbent and as a filler (e.g., in paper) Kaoline   A fine usually white clay formed by the weathering of aluminous minerals (as feldspar); used in ceramics and as an absorbent and as a filler (e.g., in paper) Kaolinite   A mineral consisting of aluminum silicate; main source of kaolin Kaon   An unstable meson produced as the result of a high-energy particle collision Kaopectate   Trade name for a fixed-combination antidiarrheal drug that use kaolin as the adsorbent and pectin as the emollient Kapeika   100 kapeikas equal 1 rubel Back to top Kaph   The 11th letter of the Hebrew alphabet Kaplan_Group   A Turkish terrorist group of fundamentalist Muslims with ties to al-Qaeda that operates in Germany; seeks the violent overthrow of the Turkish government and the establishment of an Islamic nation modeled on Iran Kapok   Massive tropical tree with deep ridges on its massive trunk and bearing large pods of seeds covered with silky floss; source of the silky kapok fiber Kapok   From the kapok tree; used for stuffing and insulation Kaposi's_sarcoma   A sarcoma that starts with purplish spots on the feet and legs and spreads from the skin to lymph nodes and internal organs; a common manifestation of AIDS; "until 1980 Kaposi''s sarcoma occurred almost exclusively with Jewish or Italian or black men" Kaposi's_varicelliform_eruption   A now rare complication of vaccinia superimposed on atopic dermatitis with high fever and generalized vesicles and papulovesicles Kappa   The 10th letter of the Greek alphabet Kappa-meson   An unstable meson produced as the result of a high-energy particle collision Kapsiki   A Chadic language spoken south of Lake Chad Kapuka   Small New Zealand broadleaf evergreen tree often cultivated in warm regions as an ornamental Kaput(p)   Destroyed or killed; "we are gone geese" Karabiner   An oblong metal ring with a spring clip; used in mountaineering to attach a rope to a piton or to connect two ropes Karachi   The largest city in Pakistan; located in southeastern Pakistan; an industrial center and seaport on the Arabian Sea; former capital of Pakistan Karakalpak   The Turkic language spoken by the Karakalpak people Karakalpak   A member of a Turkic people living near Lake Aral in central Asia Karakoram   A mountain range in northern Kashmir; an extension of the Hindu Kush; contains the 2nd highest peak Karakoram_Range   A mountain range in northern Kashmir; an extension of the Hindu Kush; contains the 2nd highest peak Karakorum_Range   A mountain range in northern Kashmir; an extension of the Hindu Kush; contains the 2nd highest peak Karakul   Hardy coarse-haired sheep of central Asia; lambs are valued for their soft curly black fur Karaoke   Singing popular songs accompanied by a recording of an orchestra (usually in bars or nightclubs) Back to top Karat   The unit of measurement for the proportion of gold in an alloy; 18-karat gold is 75% gold; 24-karat gold is pure gold Karate   A traditional Japanese system of unarmed combat; sharp blows and kicks are given to pressure-sensitive points on the body of the opponent Karaya_gum   Exudate of an Asian tree; used for finishing textiles and to thicken foodstuffs and cosmetics Kara_Sea   Part of the Arctic Ocean north of Siberia and east of the Barents Sea; icebound most of the year Karbala   A city of central Iraq south of Baghdad; a holy city for Shiite Muslims because it is the site of the tomb of Mohammed''s grandson who was killed there in 680 Karelia   A region in Finland and Russia between the Gulf of Finland and the White Sea Karelian   A Finnic language spoken by the people of Karelia Karelian   A member of the Finnish people living in Karelia in northwestern European Russia Karelian_Isthmus   The isthmus between the Gulf of Finland and Lake Ladoga that connects Finland and Russia Karel_Capek   Czech writer who introduced the word `robot'' into the English language (1890-1938) Karen   The Tibeto-Burman language spoken in the Thailand and Burmese borderlands Karenic   The Tibeto-Burman language spoken in the Thailand and Burmese borderlands Karen_Blixen   Danish writer who lived in Kenya for 19 years and is remembered for her writings about Africa (1885-1962) Karl-Marx_Stadt   A city in east central Germany; formerly called Karl-Marx-Stadt until 1990; noted for textile manufacturing Karlfeldt   Swedish poet whose works incorporate Swedish customs and folklore (1864-1931) Karloff   United States film actor (born in England) noted for his performances in horror films (1887-1969) Karl_Adolf_Eichmann   Austrian who became the Nazi official who administered the concentration camps where millions of Jews were murdered during World War II (1906-1962) Karl_Adolph_Verner   Danish philologist (1846-1896) Karl_Alex_Muller   Swiss physicist who studied superconductivity (born in 1927) Karl_Augustus_Menninger   United States psychiatrist and son of Charles Menninger (1893-1990) Back to top Karl_Baedeker   German publisher of a series of travel guidebooks (1801-1859) Karl_Barth   Swiss Protestant theologian (1886-1968) Karl_Czerny   Austrian virtuoso pianist and composer of many works for the piano; studied with Beethoven and was a teacher of Liszt (1791-1857) Karl_Friedrich_Gauss   German mathematician who developed the theory of numbers and who applied mathematics to electricity and magnetism and astronomy and geodesy (1777-1855) Karl_Friedrich_Hieronymus_von_Munchhausen   German raconteur who told preposterous stories about his adventures as a soldier and hunter; his name is now associated with any telling of exaggerated stories or winning lies (1720-1797) Karl_Gauss   German mathematician who developed the theory of numbers and who applied mathematics to electricity and magnetism and astronomy and geodesy (1777-1855) Karl_Gjellerup   Danish novelist (1857-1919) Karl_Gunnar_Myrdal   Swedish economist (1898-1987) Karl_Gustav_Jacob_Jacobi   German mathematician (1804-1851) Karl_Jaspers   German psychiatrist (1883-1969) Karl_Landsteiner   United States pathologist (born in Austria) who discovered human blood groups (1868-1943) Karl_Linne   Swedish botanist who proposed the modern system of biological nomenclature (1707-1778) Karl_Marx   Founder of modern communism; wrote the Communist Manifesto with Engels in 1848; wrote Das Kapital in 1867 (1818-1883) Karl_Menninger   United States psychiatrist and son of Charles Menninger (1893-1990) Karl_Rudolf_Gerd_von_Rundstedt   German field marshal in World War II who directed the conquest of Poland and led the Ardennes counteroffensive (1875-1953) Karl_Scheele   Swedish chemist (born in Germany) who discovered oxygen before Priestley did (1742-1786) Karl_Theodor_Jaspers   German psychiatrist (1883-1969) Karl_von_Clausewitz   Prussian general and military theorist who proposed a doctrine of total war and war as an extension of diplomacy (1780-1831) Karl_von_Frisch   Austrian zoologist noted for his studies of honeybees (1886-1982) Karl_Waldemar_Ziegler   German chemist honored for his research on polymers (1898-1973) Back to top Karl_Wernicke   German neurologist best known for his studies of aphasia (1848-1905) Karl_Wilhelm_Scheele   Swedish chemist (born in Germany) who discovered oxygen before Priestley did (1742-1786) Karl_Wilhelm_Siemens   Engineer who was a brother of Ernst Werner von Siemens and who moved to England (1823-1883) Karma   (Hinduism and Buddhism) the effects of a person''s actions that determine his destiny in his next incarnation Karnataka   State in southern India; formerly Mysore Karok   The Quoratean language of the Karok people Karok   A member of a North American Indian people of the Klamath river valley in northern California Karol_Wojtyla   The first Pope born in Poland (born in 1920) Karpov   Russian chess master who was world champion from 1975 until 1985 when he was defeated by Gary Kasparov (born in 1951) Karsavina   Russian dancer who danced with Nijinsky (1885-1978) Kartik   The eighth month of the Hindu calendar Kartikeya   Hindu god of bravery Karttika   The eighth month of the Hindu calendar Karttikeya   Hindu god of bravery Karyokinesis   Organic process consisting of the division of the nucleus of a cell during mitosis or meiosis Karyokinetic   Of or relating to the division of the nucleus of a cell during mitosis or meiosis Karyolymph   A clear liquid in the cell nucleus in which the nucleolus and chromatin and other structures are dispersed Karyolysis   Disintegration and dissolution of a cell nucleus when a cell dies Karyon   A part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction Karyoplasm   The protoplasm that constitutes the nucleus of a cell Back to top Karyotype   The appearance of the chromosomal makeup of a somatic cell in an individual or species (including the number and arrangement and size and structure of the chromosomes) Kasai   A river of southwestern Africa that rises in central Angola and flows east and then north (forming part of the border between Angola and Congo) and continuing northwest through Congo to empty into the Congo River on the border between Congo and Republic o Kasai_River   A river of southwestern Africa that rises in central Angola and flows east and then north (forming part of the border between Angola and Congo) and continuing northwest through Congo to empty into the Congo River on the border between Congo and Republic o Kasbah   An older or native quarter of many cities in northern Africa; the quarter in which the citadel is located Kasha   Boiled or baked buckwheat Kashag   The advisory board of the Tibetan government-in-exile Kashmir   An area in southwestern Asia whose sovereignty is disputed between Pakistan and India Kashmiri   The official state language of Kashmir Kashmiri   A member of the people of Kashmir Kashmiri   Of or relating to or characteristic of Kashmir or its people or culture; "the Kashmiri mountains"; "Kashmiri love poems" Kashmir_goat   Himalayan goat having a silky undercoat highly prized as cashmere wool Kasparov   Azerbaijani chess master who became world champion in 1985 by defeating Anatoli Karpov (born in 1963) Kaspar_Friedrich_Wolff   German anatomist (1733-1794) Kassite   An ancient language spoken by the Kassite people Kassite   A member of an ancient people who ruled Babylonia between 1600 and 1200 BC Kastler   French physicist (1902-1984) Kat   The leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant; "in Yemen kat is used daily by 85% of adults" Katabatic   Of an air current or wind; moving downward or down a slope because of cooling especially at night Katabatic_wind   A wind caused by the downward motion of cold air Katabolic   Characterized by destructive metabolism Back to top Katabolic   Relating to or characterized by catabolism Katabolism   Breakdown of more complex substances into simpler ones with release of energy Katamorphism   Metamorphism that occurs at or near the earth''s surface; breaks down complex minerals into simpler ones Katar   A peninsula extending northward from the Arabian mainland into the Persian Gulf Katar   An Arab country on the peninsula of Qatar; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1971; the economy is dominated by oil Katari   A native or inhabitant of Qatar Katari   Of or concerning Qatar; "the Qatari rulng family"; "Qatari oil wells" Katar_Peninsula   A peninsula extending northward from the Arabian mainland into the Persian Gulf Kate_Chopin   United States writer who described Creole life in Louisiana (1851-1904) Kate_O'Flaherty_Chopin   United States writer who described Creole life in Louisiana (1851-1904) Kate_Smith   United States singer noted for her rendition of patriotic songs (1909-1986) Katharevusa   Literary style of Modern Greek containing features borrowed from Koine Katharine_Hepburn   United States film actress who appeared in many films with Spencer Tracy (born in 1909) Katharine_Houghton_Hepburn   United States film actress who appeared in many films with Spencer Tracy (born in 1909) Katharobe   An organism that lives in an oxygenated medium lacking organic matter Katharobic   Of living being in an oxygenated environment lacking organic matter Katharometer   Measures thermal conductivity Katharsis   (psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions Katharsis   Purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels Katherine_Anne_Porter   United States writer of novels and short stories (1890-1980) Back to top Katherine_Cornell   United States actress noted for her performances in Broadway plays (1893-1974) Katherine_Mansfield   New Zealand writer of short stories (1888-1923) Kathleen_Mansfield_Beauchamp   New Zealand writer of short stories (1888-1923) Kathmandu   The capital and largest city of Nepal Kathryn_Elizabeth_Smith   United States singer noted for her rendition of patriotic songs (1909-1986) Katmai_National_Park   A national park in Alaska featuring mountains Katmandu   The capital and largest city of Nepal Katsina   A city in northern Nigeria; a major center of the Hausa people Katsura_tree   Rapidly growing deciduous tree of low mountainsides of China and Japan; grown as an ornamental for its dark blue-green candy-scented foliage that becomes yellow to scarlet in autumn Katsushika_Hokusai   Japanese painter whose work influenced the impressionists (1760-1849) Katsuwonidae   In some classifications considered a separate family comprising the oceanic bonitos Katsuwonus   Oceanic bonitos; in some classifications placed in its own family Katsuwonidae Katsuwonus_pelamis   Fish whose flesh is dried and flaked for Japanese cookery; may be same species as skipjack tuna Kattegatt   A strait of the North Sea between Jutland and Sweden; connects with the North Sea through the Skagerrak Katydid   Large green long-horned grasshopper of North America; males produce shrill sounds by rubbing together special organs on the forewings Katzenjammer   Loud confused noise from many sources Katzenjammer   Disagreeable aftereffects from the use of drugs (especially alcohol) Kauai   An island of Hawaii northwest of Oahu Kauai_Island   An island of Hawaii northwest of Oahu Kaufman   United States playwright who collaborated with many other writers including Moss Hart (1889-1961) Back to top Kaunas   A city in central Lithuania Kaunda   Statesman who led Northern Rhodesia to full independence as Zambia in 1964 and served as Zambia''s first president (born in 1924) Kauri   White close-grained wood of a tree of the genus Agathis especially Agathis australis Kauri   Tall timber tree of New Zealand having white straight-grained wood Kauri   Resin of the kauri trees of New Zealand; found usually as a fossil; also collected for making varnishes and linoleum Kauri_copal   Resin of the kauri trees of New Zealand; found usually as a fossil; also collected for making varnishes and linoleum Kauri_gum   Resin of the kauri trees of New Zealand; found usually as a fossil; also collected for making varnishes and linoleum Kauri_pine   Any of various trees of the genus Agathis; yield dammar resin Kauri_resin   Resin of the kauri trees of New Zealand; found usually as a fossil; also collected for making varnishes and linoleum Kaury   Tall timber tree of New Zealand having white straight-grained wood Kava   An alcoholic drink made from the aromatic roots of the kava shrub Kavakava   An alcoholic drink made from the aromatic roots of the kava shrub Kavrin   An alkaloid medicine (trade name Kavrin) obtained from opium; used to relax smooth muscles; it is nonaddictive Kawaka   New Zealand timber tree resembling the cypress Kawasaki_disease   An acute disease of young children characterized by a rash and swollen lymph nodes and fever; of unknown cause Kaw_River   A river in northeastern Kansas; flows eastward to become a tributary of the Missouri River Kayak   A small canoe consisting of a light frame made watertight with animal skins; used by Eskimos Kayak   Travel in a small canoe; "we kayaked down the river" Kayo   Knock unconscious or senseless; "the boxing champion knocked out his opponent in a few seconds" Kayoed   Knocked unconscious by a heavy blow Back to top Kayser-Fleischer_ring   A pigmented ring at the outer edge of the cornea of the eye; a symptom of Wilson''s disease Kay_Boyle   United States writer (1902-1992) Kazak   The Turkic language spoken by the Kazak people Kazak   A landlocked republic south of Russia and northeast of the Caspian Sea; the original Turkic-speaking inhabitants were overrun by Mongols in the 13th century; an Asian soviet from 1936 to 1991 Kazak   A Muslim who is a member of a Turkic people of western Asia (especially in Kazakstan) Kazakh   The Turkic language spoken by the Kazak people Kazakh   A landlocked republic south of Russia and northeast of the Caspian Sea; the original Turkic-speaking inhabitants were overrun by Mongols in the 13th century; an Asian soviet from 1936 to 1991 Kazakh   A Muslim who is a member of a Turkic people of western Asia (especially in Kazakstan) Kazakhstan   A landlocked republic south of Russia and northeast of the Caspian Sea; the original Turkic-speaking inhabitants were overrun by Mongols in the 13th century; an Asian soviet from 1936 to 1991 Kazakhstani   A native or inhabitant of Kazakhstan Kazakhstani   Of or pertaining to Kazakhstan or to the Kazakhs or their culture Kazakhstani_monetary_unit   Monetary unit in Kazakhstan Kazakstan   A landlocked republic south of Russia and northeast of the Caspian Sea; the original Turkic-speaking inhabitants were overrun by Mongols in the 13th century; an Asian soviet from 1936 to 1991 Kazan   An industrial city in the European part of Russia Kazimir_Malevich   Russian abstract painter (1878-1935) Kazimir_Severinovich_Malevich   Russian abstract painter (1878-1935) Kazoo   A toy wind instrument that has a membrane that makes a sound when you hum into the mouthpiece KB   A unit of information equal to one thousand (1024) bytes Kc   One thousand periods per second Kea   Large brownish-green New Zealand parrot Back to top Kean   English actor noted for his portrayals of Shakespeare''s great tragic characters (1789-1833) Keaton   United States comedian and actor in silent films noted for his acrobatic skills and deadpan face (1895-1966) Keats   Englishman and Romantic poet (1795-1821) Keb   Egyptian god of the earth; father of Osiris and Isis Kebab   Cubes of meat marinated and cooked on a skewer usually with vegetables Keble   English clergyman who (with John Henry Newman and Edward Pusey) founded the Oxford Movement (1792-1866) Kechua   The language of the Quechua which was spoken by the Incas Kechua   A member of a South American Indian people in Peru who were formerly the ruling class of the Inca empire Kechuan   The language of the Quechua which was spoken by the Incas Kechuan   Of or relating to the Quechua people or their language Kedgeree   A dish of rice and hard-boiled eggs and cooked flaked fish Keel   One of the main longitudinal beams (or plates) of the hull of a vessel; can extend vertically into the water to provide lateral stability Keel   The median ridge on the breastbone of birds that fly Keel   Walk as if unable to control one''s movements; "The drunken man staggered into the room" Keelboat   River boat with a shallow draught and a keel but no sails; used to carry freight; moved by rowing or punting or towing Keeled   Having or shaped like a carina or keel Keeled   Having a ridge or shaped like a ridge or the keel of a ship; "a carinate sepal" Keeled_garlic   Eurasian bulbous plant Keelson   A longitudinal beam connected to the keel of ship to strengthen it Keel_arch   A pointed arch having an S-shape on both sides Back to top Keel_over   Turn over and fall; "the man had a heart attck and keeled over" Keen   A funeral lament sung with loud wailing Keen   Express grief verbally; "we lamented the death of the child" Keen   Having a sharp cutting edge or point; "a keen blade" Keen   As physically painful as if caused by a sharp instrument; "a cutting wind"; "keen winds"; "knifelike cold"; "piercing knifelike pains"; "piercing cold"; "piercing criticism"; "a stabbing pain"; "lancinating pain" Keen   Very good; "he did a bully job"; "a neat sports car"; "had a great time at the party"; "you look simply smashing" Keen   Very penetrating and clear and sharp in operation; "an incisive mind"; "a keen intelligence"; "of sharp and active intellect" Keen   Intense or sharp; "suffered exquisite pain"; "felt exquisite pleasure" Keen   Having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions; "an acute observer of politics and politicians"; "incisive comments"; "icy knifelike reasoning"; "as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang"; "penetrating insight"; "frequent pene Keen-sighted   Capable of seeing to a great distance Keen-sighted   Having very keen vision; "quick-sighted as a cat" Keenly   In a keen and discriminating manner; "he was keenly aware of his own shortcomings" Keenness   Thinness of edge or fineness of point Keenness   A quick and penetrating intelligence; "he argued with great acuteness"; "I admired the keenness of his mind" Keenness   A positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something Keep   A cell in a jail or prison Keep   The main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress Keep   The financial means whereby one lives; "each child was expected to pay for their keep"; "he applied to the state for support"; "he could no longer earn his own livelihood" Keep   Prevent (food) from rotting; "preserved meats"; "keep potatoes fresh" Keep   Observe correctly or closely; "The pianist kept time with the metronome"; "keep count"; "I cannot keep track of all my employees" Back to top Keep   Maintain by writing regular records; "keep a diary"; "maintain a record"; "keep notes" Keep   Supply with necessities and support; "She alone sustained her family"; "The money will sustain our good cause"; "There''s little to earn and many to keep" Keep   Hold and prevent from leaving; "The student was kept after school" Keep   Retain possession of; "Can I keep my old stuffed animals?"; "She kept her maiden name after she married" Keep   Look after; be the keeper of; have charge of; "He keeps the shop when I am gone" Keep   Maintain for use and service; "I keep a car in the countryside"; "She keeps an apartment in Paris for her shopping trips" Keep   Have as a supply; "I always keep batteries in the freezer"; "keep food for a week in the pantry"; "She keeps a sixpack and a week''s worth of supplies in the refrigerator" Keep   Store or keep customarily; "Where do you keep your gardening tools?" Keep   Retain rights to; "keep my job for me while I give birth"; "keep my seat, please"; "keep open the possibility of a merger" Keep   Allow to remain in a place or position; "We cannot continue several servants any longer"; "She retains a lawyer"; "The family''s fortune waned and they could not keep their household staff"; "Our grant has run out and we cannot keep you on"; "We kept the Keep   Keep under control; keep in check; "suppress a smile"; "Keep your temper"; "keep your cool" Keep   Prevent from doing something or being in a certain state; "We must prevent the cancer from spreading"; "His snoring kept me from falling asleep"; "Keep the child from eating the marbles" Keep   Celebrate, as of holidays or rites; "Keep the commandments"; "celebrate Christmas"; "Observe Yom Kippur" Keep   Conform one''s action or practice to; "keep appointments"; "she never keeps her promises"; "We kept to the original conditions of the contract" Keep   Supply with room and board; "He is keeping three women in the guest cottage"; "keep boarders" Keep   Raise; "She keeps a few chickens in the yard"; "he keeps bees" Keep   Keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"; "hold in place"; "She always held herself as a lady"; "The students keep me on my toes" Keep   Continue a certain state, condition, or activity; "Keep on working!"; "We continued to work into the night"; "Keep smiling"; "We went on working until well past midnight" Keep   Maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger; "May God keep you" Keep   Fail to spoil or rot; "These potatoes keep for a long time" Back to top Keeper   One having charge of buildings or grounds or animals Keeper   Someone in charge of other people; "am I my brother''s keeper?" Keeping   The act of keeping in your possession Keeping   The responsibility of a guardian or keeper; "he left his car in my keeping" Keeping   Conformity or harmony; "his behavior was not in keeping with the occasion" Keepsake   Something of sentimental value Keep_abreast   Keep informed; "He kept up on his country''s foreign policies" Keep_an_eye_on   Follow with the eyes or the mind; "Keep an eye on the baby, please!"; "The world is watching Sarajevo"; "She followed the men with the binoculars" Keep_apart   Set apart from others; "The dentist sequesters the tooth he is working on" Keep_away   Prevent from coming close; "I tried to keep the child away from the pool" Keep_back   Hold back; refuse to hand over or share; "The father is withholding the allowance until the son cleans his room" Keep_back   Secure and keep for possible future use or application; "The landlord retained the security deposit"; "I reserve the right to disagree" Keep_back   Keep under control; keep in check; "suppress a smile"; "Keep your temper"; "keep your cool" Keep_company   Be a companion to somebody Keep_down   Manage not to throw up Keep_down   Place a limit on the number of Keep_down   Put down by force or intimidation; "The government quashes any attempt of an uprising"; "China keeps down her dissidents very efficiently"; "The rich landowners subjugated the peasants working the land" Keep_going   Be a regular customer or client of; "We patronize this store"; "Our sponsor kept our art studio going for as long as he could" Keep_going   Allow to remain in a place or position; "We cannot continue several servants any longer"; "She retains a lawyer"; "The family''s fortune waned and they could not keep their household staff"; "Our grant has run out and we cannot keep you on"; "We kept the Keep_going   Suffice for a period between two points; "This money will keep us going for another year" Back to top Keep_going   Continue uninterrupted; "The disease will run on unchecked"; "The party kept going until 4 A.M." Keep_guard   Watch over so as to protect; "We must stand sentinel to protect ourselves"; "The jewels over which they kept guard were stolen" Keep_in   Cause to stay indoors Keep_in_line   Control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one''s advantage; "She manipulates her boss"; "She is a very controlling mother and doesn''t let her children grow up"; "The teacher knew how to keep the class in line"; "she keeps in line" Keep_mum   Refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent; "The children shut up when their father approached" Keep_note   Maintain in the forefront of one''s awareness; "He kept note of the location of the soldiers" Keep_off   Refrain from entering or walking onto; "keep off the grass"; "stay off the premises" Keep_off   Refrain from certain foods or beverages; "I keep off drugs"; "During Ramadan, Muslims avoid tobacco during the day" Keep_on   Allow to remain in a place or position; "We cannot continue several servants any longer"; "She retains a lawyer"; "The family''s fortune waned and they could not keep their household staff"; "Our grant has run out and we cannot keep you on"; "We kept the Keep_one's_distance   Stay clear of, avoid; "Keep your hands off my wife!"; "Keep your distance from this man--he is dangerous" Keep_one's_eyes_off   Stay clear of, avoid; "Keep your hands off my wife!"; "Keep your distance from this man--he is dangerous" Keep_one's_eyes_open   Pay attention; be watchful; "Keep your eyes peeled for any policemen" Keep_one's_eyes_peeled   Pay attention; be watchful; "Keep your eyes peeled for any policemen" Keep_one's_eyes_skinned   Pay attention; be watchful; "Keep your eyes peeled for any policemen" Keep_one's_hands_off   Stay clear of, avoid; "Keep your hands off my wife!"; "Keep your distance from this man--he is dangerous" Keep_one's_mouth_shut   Refrain from divulging sensitive information; keep quiet about confidential information; "Don''t tell him any secrets--he cannot keep his mouth shut!" Keep_one's_nose_to_the_grindstone   Work doggedly or persistently; "She keeps plugging away at her dissertation" Keep_one's_shoulder_to_the_wheel   Work doggedly or persistently; "She keeps plugging away at her dissertation" Keep_open   Retain rights to; "keep my job for me while I give birth"; "keep my seat, please"; "keep open the possibility of a merger" Keep_out   Prevent from entering; shut out; "The trees were shutting out all sunlight"; "This policy excludes people who have a criminal record from entering the country" Back to top Keep_pace   Maintain the same pace; "The child cannot keep step with his big brother" Keep_quiet   Refrain from divulging sensitive information; keep quiet about confidential information; "Don''t tell him any secrets--he cannot keep his mouth shut!" Keep_step   Maintain the same pace; "The child cannot keep step with his big brother" Keep_tabs_on   Keep a record on or watch attentively; "The government keeps tabs on the dissidents" Keep_to_oneself   Withhold information; "I kept your little secreto to myself all these years" Keep_to_oneself   Shun the company of others; "The new student keeps to herself" Keep_up   Prevent from going to bed at night; "The anticipation of the trip kept the children up all night"; "I kept myself up all night studying for the exam" Keep_up   Keep informed; "He kept up on his country''s foreign policies" Keep_up   Maintain a required pace or level; "He could not keep up and dropped out of the race" Keep_up   Keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction; "We preserve these archeological findings"; "The old lady could not keep up the building"; "children must be taught to conserve our national heritage"; "The museum curator conserved the an Keep_up   Lengthen or extend in duration or space; "We sustained the diplomatic negociations as long as possible"; "prolong the treatment of the patient"; "keep up the good work" Keeshond   A spitz-type dog having a shaggy grayish coat and tightly curled tail originating in Holland Keflex   An oral cephalosporin (trade names Keflex and Keflin and Keftab) commonly prescribe for mild to moderately severe infections of the skin or ears or throat or lungs or urinary tract Keflin   An oral cephalosporin (trade names Keflex and Keflin and Keftab) commonly prescribe for mild to moderately severe infections of the skin or ears or throat or lungs or urinary tract Keftab   An oral cephalosporin (trade names Keflex and Keflin and Keftab) commonly prescribe for mild to moderately severe infections of the skin or ears or throat or lungs or urinary tract Keg   Small cask or barrel Keg   The quantity contained in a keg Kegel_exercises   Exercises for women designed to improve the ability to hold urine Kegful   The quantity contained in a keg Keister   The fleshy part of the human body that you sit on; "he deserves a good kick in the butt"; "are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?" Back to top Keith_Rupert_Murdoch   United States publisher (born in Australia in 1931) Kei_apple   Vigorous South African spiny shrub grown for its round yellow juicy edible fruits Kei_apple_bush   Vigorous South African spiny shrub grown for its round yellow juicy edible fruits Kekchi   A Mayan language spoken by the Kekchi people Kekchi   A member of a Mayan people of north central Guatemala Kekule   German chemist remembered for his discovery of the ring structure of benzene (1829-1896) Kekule_formula   A closed chain of 6 carbon atoms with hydrogen atoms attached Keller   United States lecturer and writer who was blind and deaf from the age of 19 months; Anne Sullivan taught her to read and write and speak; Helen Keller graduated from college and went on to champion the cause of blind and deaf people (1880-1968) Kellogg   United States food manufacturer who (with his brother) developed a breakfast cereal of crisp flakes of rolled and toasted wheat and corn; he established a company to manufacture the cereal (1860-1951) Kelly   United States dancer who performed in many musical films (1912-1996) Kelly   United States film actress who retired when she married into the royal family of Monaco (1928-1982) Kelly   United States circus clown (1898-1979) Keloid   Raised pinkish scar tissue at the site of an injury; results from excessive tissue repair Kelp   Large brown seaweeds having fluted leathery fronds Kelpie   An Australian sheepdog with pointed ears Kelpie   (Scottish folklore) water spirit in the form of a horse that likes to drown its riders Kelpwort   Bushy plant of Old World salt marshes and sea beaches having prickly leaves; burned to produce a crude soda ash Kelpy   (Scottish folklore) water spirit in the form of a horse that likes to drown its riders Kelp_greenling   Common food and sport fish of western coast of North America Kelt   A member of a European people who occupied Britain and Spain and Gaul in pre-Roman times Back to top Kelter   In working order; "out of kilter"; "in good kilter" Kelvin   British physicist who invented the Kelvin scale of temperature and pioneered undersea telegraphy (1824-1907) Kelvin   The basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d''Unites Kelvin_scale   A temperature scale that defines absolute zero as 0 degrees; water freezes at 273.16 degrees and boils at 373.16 degrees Kemadrin   Drug (trade name Kemadrin) used to reduce tremors in parkinsonism Kemal_Ataturk   Turkish statesman who abolished the caliphate and founded Turkey as a modern secular state (1881-1938) Kemal_Pasha   Turkish statesman who abolished the caliphate and founded Turkey as a modern secular state (1881-1938) Kempt   (used of hair) neat and tidy; "a nicely kempt beard" Ken   The range of vision; "out of sight of land" Ken   Range of what one can know or understand; "beyond my ken" Kenaf   Valuable fiber plant of East Indies now widespread in cultivation Kenaf   Fiber from an East Indian plant Hibiscus cannabinus Kenai_Fjords_National_Park   A national park in Alaska having mountains and whale watching and ancient Indian copper mines Kenalog   A synthetic corticosteroid (trade names Aristocort or Aristopak or Kenalog) used as an anti-inflammatory agent Kendal   A green dye, often used to color cloth, which is obtained from the woad plant Kendall   United States biochemist who discovered cortisone (1886-1972) Kendall's_tau   A nonparametric measure of the agreement between two rankings Kendall_partial_rank_correlation   A nonparametric measure of partial correlation Kendall_rank_correlation   A nonparametric measure of the agreement between two rankings Kendall_test   Any of several nonparametric measures of correlation (used when the assumptions of standard correlational analysis are not met) Back to top Kendal_green   A green dye, often used to color cloth, which is obtained from the woad plant Kendrew   English biologist noted for studies of the molecular structure of blood components (born in 1917) Kennedia   Genus of Australian woody vines having showy red or purplish flowers Kennedia_coccinea   Prostrate or twining woody vine with small leathery leaves and umbels of red flowers; Australia and Tasmania Kennedia_prostrata   Hairy trailing or prostrate western Australian vine with bright scarlet-pink flowers Kennedy   A large airport on Long Island east of New York City Kennedy   35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963) Kennedya   Genus of Australian woody vines having showy red or purplish flowers Kennedy_International_Airport   A large airport on Long Island east of New York City Kennedy_Interrnational   A large airport on Long Island east of New York City Kennel   Outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog Kennel   Put up in a kennel; "kennel a dog" Kennelly   United States electrical engineer noted for his work on the theory of alternating currents; independently of Oliver Heaviside he discovered the existence of an atmospheric layer that reflects radio waves back to earth (1861-1939) Kennelly-Heaviside_layer   A region of the ionosphere (from 50 to 90 miles up) that reflects radio waves of medium length Kennesaw_Mountain   Battle of the American Civil War (1864); Union forces under William Tecumseh Sherman were repulsed by Confederate troops under Joseph Eggleston Johnston Kenneth_Bancroft_Clark   United States psychologist (born in Panama) whose research persuaded the Supreme Court that segregated schools were discriminatory (1914-) Kenneth_Clark   United States psychologist (born in Panama) whose research persuaded the Supreme Court that segregated schools were discriminatory (1914-) Kenneth_David_Kaunda   Statesman who led Northern Rhodesia to full independence as Zambia in 1964 and served as Zambia''s first president (born in 1924) Kenneth_Grahame   English writer (born in Scotland) of children''s stories (1859-1932) Kenneth_Kaunda   Statesman who led Northern Rhodesia to full independence as Zambia in 1964 and served as Zambia''s first president (born in 1924) Back to top Kenneth_Roberts   United States writer remembered for his historical novels about colonial America (1885-1957) Kennewick   A town in southern Washington on the Columbia River Kenning   Conventional metaphoric name for something, used especially in Old English and Old Norse poetry Keno   A game in which numbered balls are drawn at random and players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards Kenogenesis   Introduction during embryonic development of characters or structure not present in the earlier evolutionary history of the strain or species (as addition of the placenta in mammalian evolution) Kent   A county in southeastern England on the English Channel; the first to be colonized by the Romans Kent   United States painter noted for his woodcuts (1882-1971) Kentan   East Asian perennial having large reddish-orange black-spotted flowers with reflexed petals Kentish   A dialect of Middle English Kentish   One of the major dialects of Old English Kentuckian   A resident of Kentucky Kentucky   A state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses Kentucky_black_bass   A variety of black bass Kentucky_blue   Valuable meadow and pasture grass in Europe and especially central United States having tall stalks and slender bright green leaves; a chief constituent in lawn grass mixtures Kentucky_bluegrass   Valuable meadow and pasture grass in Europe and especially central United States having tall stalks and slender bright green leaves; a chief constituent in lawn grass mixtures Kentucky_coffee_tree   Handsome tree of central and eastern North America having large bipinnate leaves and green-white flowers followed by large woody brown pods whose seeds are used as a coffee substitute Kentucky_Derby   An annual race for three-year-old horses; held at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky Kentucky_wonder   Flat-podded green bean Kentucky_wonder_bean   Flat-podded green bean Kentucky_yellowwood   Small handsome round-headed deciduous tree having showy white flowers in terminal clusters and heavy hardwood yielding yellow dye Back to top Kentucy_blue_grass   Valuable meadow and pasture grass in Europe and especially central United States having tall stalks and slender bright green leaves; a chief constituent in lawn grass mixtures Kenya   A republic in eastern Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1963; major archeological discoveries have been made in the Great Rift Valley in Kenya Kenyan   A native or inhabitant of Kenya Kenyan   Of or relating to or characteristic of Kenya or its people; "Kenyan mountains" Kenyan_monetary_unit   Monetary unit in Kenya Kenyan_shilling   The basic unit of money in Kenya; equal to 100 cents Kenyapithecus   Extinct primate having powerful chewing muscles along with large molars and small incisors; fossils found in Kenya Kenyata   Kenyan statesman and the first president of independent Kenya (1893-1978) Kenya_fever   A disease (common in India and around the Mediterranean area) caused by a rickettsia that is transmitted to humans by a reddish brown tick (ixodid) that lives on dogs and other mammals Kenzo_Tange   Japanese architect (born in 1913) Ken_Elton_Kesey   United States writer whose best-known novel was based on his experiences as an attendant in a mental hospital (1935-2001) Ken_Kesey   United States writer whose best-known novel was based on his experiences as an attendant in a mental hospital (1935-2001) Ken_Russell   English film director (born in 1927) Keogh_plan   A tax-deferred pension plan for employees of unincorporated businesses or for self-employed persons Keokuk   Sauk leader who aided the United States against Black Hawk (1790-1848) Kepi   A cap with a flat circular top and a visor Kepler   German astronomer who first stated laws of planetary motion (1571-1630) Kepler's_first_law   A law stating that the orbit of each planet is an ellipse with the sun at one focus of the ellipse Kepler's_law   (astronomy) one of three empirical laws of planetary motion stated by Johannes Kepler Kepler's_law_of_planetary_motion   (astronomy) one of three empirical laws of planetary motion stated by Johannes Kepler Back to top Kepler's_second_law   A law concerning the speed at which planets travel; a line connecting a planet to the sun will sweep out equal areas in equal times; "Kepler''s second law means that a planet''s orbital speed changes with its distance from the sun" Kepler's_third_law   A law stating that the ratio of the square of the revolutionary period (in years) to the cube of the orbital axis (in astronomical units) is the same for all planets Kept   (especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded; "unbroken promises"; "promises kept" Kept_up(p)   Kept in good condition Kept_woman   An adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man Kera   A Chadic language spoken in Chad Keratalgia   Pain in the cornea Keratectasia   Abnormal bulging of the cornea of the eye Keratin   A fibrous scleroprotein that occurs in the outer layer of the skin and in horny tissues such as hair feathers nails and hooves Keratinisation   Organic process by which keratin is deposited in cells and the cells become horny (as in nails and hair) Keratinise   Become horny and impregnated with keratin Keratinise   Convert into keratin Keratinization   Organic process by which keratin is deposited in cells and the cells become horny (as in nails and hair) Keratinize   Become horny and impregnated with keratin Keratinize   Convert into keratin Keratitis   Inflammation of the cornea causing watery painful eyes and blurred vision Keratoacanthoma   Skin tumor that grows rapidly (especially in older people) and resembles a carcinoma but does not spread; it usually disappears spontaneously, often leaving a scar Keratocele   Hernia of the cornea Keratoconjunctivitis   Inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva Keratoconus   Abnormal cone-shaped protrusion of the cornea of the eye; can be treated by epikeratophakia Back to top Keratoderma   Any skin disorder consisting of a growth that appears horny Keratoderma_blennorrhagica   Skin disease characterized by a scaly rash on the palms and soles; associated with Reiter''s syndrome Keratodermia   Any skin disorder consisting of a growth that appears horny Keratoiritis   Inflammation of the cornea and the iris of the eye Keratomalacia   Softening and drying and ulceration of the cornea resulting from vitamin A deficiency; symptom of cystic fibrosis or sprue Keratomycosis   Fungal infection of the cornea Keratonosis   Any abnormal condition of the outer skin (epidermis) Keratonosus   Any disease of the cornea Keratoplasty   A surgical procedure in which part or all of a damaged or diseased cornea is replaced by healthy corneal tissue from a donor Keratoscleritis   Inflammation of the cornea and sclera of the eye Keratoscope   Medical instrument to examine the cornea in order to detect irregularities in its anterior surface Keratoscopy   Examination of the cornea with a keratoscope to detect irregularities in its anterior surface Keratosis   A skin condition marked by an overgrowth of layers of horny skin Keratosis_blennorrhagica   Skin disease characterized by a scaly rash on the palms and soles; associated with Reiter''s syndrome Keratosis_follicularis   A rare hereditary condition marked by dark crusted patches (sometimes containing pus) Keratosis_nigricans   A skin disease characterized by dark wart-like patches in the body folds; can be benign or malignant Keratosis_pilaris   Keratosis characterized by hard conical elevations in the openings of sebaceous glands (especially of arms and thighs) Keratotomy   Surgical incision into the cornea Kerb   An edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter) Kerbala   A city of central Iraq south of Baghdad; a holy city for Shiite Muslims because it is the site of the tomb of Mohammed''s grandson who was killed there in 680 Back to top Kerbela   A city of central Iraq south of Baghdad; a holy city for Shiite Muslims because it is the site of the tomb of Mohammed''s grandson who was killed there in 680 Kerbstone   A paving stone forming part of a curb Kerb_crawler   Someone who drives slowly along the curb seeking sex from prostitutes or other women Kerchief   A square scarf that is folded into a triangle and worn over the head or about the neck Kerensky   Russian revolutionary who was head of state after Nicholas II abdicated but was overthrown by the Bolsheviks (1881-1970) Kerfuffle   A disorderly outburst or tumult; "they were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused" Kerion   Ringworm infection of the hair follicles of the scalp and beard that is usually results in a pustule-covered swelling that oozes fluid Kern   United States composer of musical comedies (1885-1945) Kernel   The choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; "the gist of the prosecutor''s argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story" Kernel   A single whole grain of a cereal; "a kernel of corn" Kernel   The inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone; "black walnut kernels are difficult to get out of the shell" Kernicterus   An abnormal accumulation of bile pigment in the brain and other nerve tissue; causes yellow staining and tissue damage Kernig's_sign   Symptom of meningitis; patient cannot extend the leg at the knee when the thigh is flexed because of stiffness in the hamstrings Kernite   A light soft mineral consisting of hydrated sodium borate in crystalline form; an important source of boron Kerosene   A flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters Kerosene_heater   Heater that burns oil (as kerosine) for heating or cooking Kerosene_lamp   A lamp that burns oil (as kerosine) for light Kerosine   A flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters Kerosine_heater   Heater that burns oil (as kerosine) for heating or cooking Kerosine_lamp   A lamp that burns oil (as kerosine) for light Back to top Kerouac   United States writer who was a leading figure of the beat generation (1922-1969) Kerry_blue_terrier   An Irish breed of medium-sized terriers with a silky blue-gray coat Kerr_cell   Optical device consisting of a transparent cell with two electrodes between two polarizing media; passes light only if the two planes of polarization are parallel; used as a high-speed shutter or to modulate a laser beam Kerugma   Preaching the gospel of Christ in the manner of the early church Kerygma   Preaching the gospel of Christ in the manner of the early church Kesey   United States writer whose best-known novel was based on his experiences as an attendant in a mental hospital (1935-2001) Kestrel   Small Old World falcon that hovers in the air against a wind Kestrel   Small North American falcon Ketalar   A general anesthetic and tranquilizer (not a barbiturate) that is administered intravenously or intramuscularly; used mainly by veterinarians or for minor surgery with geriatric or pediatric patients; taken in large doses it causes hallucinations similar Ketamine   A general anesthetic and tranquilizer (not a barbiturate) that is administered intravenously or intramuscularly; used mainly by veterinarians or for minor surgery with geriatric or pediatric patients; taken in large doses it causes hallucinations similar Ketamine_hydrochloride   A general anesthetic and tranquilizer (not a barbiturate) that is administered intravenously or intramuscularly; used mainly by veterinarians or for minor surgery with geriatric or pediatric patients; taken in large doses it causes hallucinations similar Ketch   A sailing vessel with two masts; the mizzen is forward of the rudderpost Ketchup   Thick spicy sauce made from tomatoes Ketchup_bottle   A bottle that holds catsup Keteleeria   Asiatic conifers resembling firs Ketembilla   Maroon-purple gooseberry-like fruit of India having tart-sweet purple pulp used especially for preserves Ketembilla   Small shrubby spiny tree cultivated for its maroon-purple fruit with sweet purple pulp tasking like gooseberries; Sri Lanka and India Ketembilla_tree   Small shrubby spiny tree cultivated for its maroon-purple fruit with sweet purple pulp tasking like gooseberries; Sri Lanka and India Ketoacidosis   Acidosis with an accumulation of ketone bodies; occurs primarily in diabetes mellitus Ketoacidosis-prone_diabetes   Severe diabetes mellitus with an early onset; characterized by polyuria and excessive thirst and increased appetite and weight loss and episodic ketoacidosis; diet and insulin injections are required to control the disease Back to top Ketoacidosis-resistant_diabetes   Mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or other factors; can usually be controlled by diet and hypoglycemic agents without injections of insulin Ketoacidosis-resistant_diabetes_mellitus   Mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or other factors; can usually be controlled by diet and hypoglycemic agents without injections of insulin Ketoaciduria   Excessive amounts of ketone bodies in the urine as in diabetes mellitus or starvation Ketohexose   A monosaccharide having six carbon atoms and a ketone group Ketone   Any of a class of organic compounds having a carbonyl group linked to a carbon atom in each of two hydrocarbon radicals Ketonemia   An abnormal increase of ketone bodies in the blood as in diabetes mellitus Ketone_body   A ketone that is an intermediate product of the breakdown of fats in the body; any of three compounds (acetoacetic acid, acetone, and/or beta-hydroxybutyric acid) found in excess in blood and urine of persons with metabolic disorders Ketone_group   A group having the characteristic properties of ketones Ketonuria   Excessive amounts of ketone bodies in the urine as in diabetes mellitus or starvation Ketoprofen   Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Orudis or Orudis KT or Oruvail) Ketorolac   Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (trade name Torodal) that is given only orally Ketorolac_tromethamine   Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Acular and Toradol) that is administered only intramuscularly Ketose   Any monosaccharide sugar that contains a ketone group or its hemiacetal Ketosis   An abnormal increase of ketone bodies in the blood as in diabetes mellitus Ketosis-prone_diabetes   Severe diabetes mellitus with an early onset; characterized by polyuria and excessive thirst and increased appetite and weight loss and episodic ketoacidosis; diet and insulin injections are required to control the disease Ketosis-resistant_diabetes   Mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or other factors; can usually be controlled by diet and hypoglycemic agents without injections of insulin Ketosis-resistant_diabetes_mellitus   Mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or other factors; can usually be controlled by diet and hypoglycemic agents without injections of insulin Ketosteroid   A steroid containing a ketone group Kettering   United States electrical engineer who made numerous automotive improvements (including the electric starter) (1876-1958) Kettle   A metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid Back to top Kettle   A large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it Kettle   (geology) a hollow (typically filled by a lake) that results from the melting of a mass of ice trapped in glacial deposits Kettle   The quantity a kettle will hold Kettledrum   A large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it Kettleful   The quantity a kettle will hold Kettle_hole   (geology) a hollow (typically filled by a lake) that results from the melting of a mass of ice trapped in glacial deposits Kettle_of_fish   Informal terms for a difficult situation; "he got into a terrible fix"; "he made a muddle of his marriage" Ketubim   The third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures Keurboom   Tree with odd-pinnate leaves and racemes of fragrant pink to purple flowers Keurboom   Fast-growing round-headed tree with fragrant white to deep rose flowers; planted as an ornamental Key   Metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock''s mechanism can be rotated Key   A lever that actuates a mechanism when depressed Key   The central building block at the top of an arch or vault Key   Mechanical device used to wind another device that is driven by a spring (as a clock) Key   Pitch of the voice; "he spoke in a low key" Key   Something crucial for explaining; "the key to development is economic integration" Key   A generic term for any device whose possession entitles the holder to a means of access; "a safe-deposit box usually requires two keys to open it" Key   A list of words or phrases that explain symbols or abbreviations Key   A list of answers to a test; "some students had stolen the key to the final exam" Key   Any of 24 major or minor diatonic scales that provide the tonal framework for a piece of music Back to top Key   (basketball) a space (including the foul line) in front of the basket at each end of a basketball court; usually painted a different color from the rest of the court; "he hit a jump shot from the top of the key"; "he dominates play in the paint" Key   A coral reef off the southern coast of Florida Key   United States lawyer and poet who wrote a poem after witnessing the British attack on Baltimore during the War of 1812; the poem was later set to music and entitled `The Star-Spangled Banner'' (1779-1843) Key   A winged often one-seed indehiscent fruit as of the ash or elm or maple Key   A kilogram of a narcotic drug; "they were carrying two keys of heroin" Key   Harmonize with or adjust to; "key one''s actions to the voters'' prevailing attitude" Key   Regulate the musical pitch of Key   Identify as in botany or biology, for example Key   Vandalize a car by scratching the sides with a key; "His new Mercedes was keyed last night in the parking lot" Key   Provide with a key; "We were keyed after the locks were changed in the building" Key   Serving as an essential component; "a cardinal rule"; "the central cause of the problem"; "an example that was fundamental to the argument"; "computers are fundamental to modern industrial structure" Key   Effective; producing a desired effect; "the operative word" Keyboard   Holder consisting of an arrangement of hooks on which keys or locks can be hung Keyboard   Device consisting of a set of keys on a piano or organ or typewriter or typesetting machine or computer or the like Keyboardist   A musician who plays a keyboard instrument Keyboard_buffer   A buffer that keeps track of key strokes until the computer is ready to respond to them Keycard   A plastic card that has a magnetically coded strip that is scanned in order to operate a mechanism Keyed   So adjusted as to be appropriate or brought into harmony; "an industry not attuned to the demands of the market"; "a remark keyed to the situation"; "charges finely tuned to the amount a student can afford" Keyed   Fitted with or secured by a key; "a keyed instrument"; "the locks have not yet been keyed" Keyed   Set to a key or tone Back to top Keyhole   The hole where a key is inserted Keyhole_limpet   Marine limpet having a conical shell with an opening at the apex Keyhole_saw   A handsaw for cutting short radius curves; similar to a compass saw Keyless   Lacking or not requiring a key; "a keyless lock operated by a series of pushbuttons" Keynes   English economist who advocated the use of government monetary and fiscal policy to maintain full employment without inflation (1883-1946) Keynesian   Of or relating to John Maynard Keynes or to his economic theories Keynesianism   The economic theories of John Maynard Keynes who advocated government monetary and fiscal programs intended to stimulate business activity and increase employment Keynote   A fundamental or central idea Keynote   (music) the first note of a diatonic scale Keynote   The principal theme in a speech or literary work Keynote   Set the keynote of; "Comfort keynotes this designer''s Fall collection" Keynote   Give the keynote address to (an audience) Keynote_address   A speech setting forth the keynote Keynote_speech   A speech setting forth the keynote Keypad   A keyboard that is a data input device for computers; arrangement of keys is modelled after the typewriter keyboard Keystone   The central building block at the top of an arch or vault Keystone   A central cohesive source of support and stability; "faith is his anchor"; "the keystone of campaign reform was the ban on soft money"; "he is the linchpin of this firm" Keystone_State   A Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies Key_fruit   A winged often one-seed indehiscent fruit as of the ash or elm or maple Key_lime   Small yellow-green limes of southern Florida Back to top Key_out   Identify as in botany or biology, for example Key_palm   Small stocky fan palm of southern Florida and Cuba Key_pattern   An ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizonal lines (often in relief); "there was a simple fret at the top of the walls" Key_ring   A circular ring of metal for holding keys Key_signature   The sharps or flats that follow the clef and indicate the key Key_West   A town on the westernmost of the Florida keys in the Gulf of Mexico Key_word   A significant word used in indexing or cataloging Key_word   A word that is used as a pattern to decode an encrypted message Kg   One thousand grams; the basic unit of mass adopted under the Systeme International d''Unites; "a kilogram is approximately 2.2 pounds" KGB   Formerly the predominant security police organization of Soviet Russia Khabarovsk   An administrative territory in Russia on the eastern coast of Siberia Khabarovsk   A city on the Amur River on the border of China and the capital of Khabarovsk Khachaturian   Russian composer (born in Armenia) whose works are romantic and reflect his interest in folk music (1903-1978) Khadafy   Libyan leader who seized power in a military coup d''etat in 1969; deposed the Libyan monarchy and imposed socialism and Islamic orthodoxy on the country (born in 1942) Khaddar   A coarse homespun cotton cloth made in India Khadi   A coarse homespun cotton cloth made in India Khaki   A sturdy twilled cloth of a yellowish brown color used especially for military uniforms Khaki   Of a yellowish brown color Khalif   The civil and religious leader of a Muslim state considered to be a representative of Allah on earth; "many radical Muslims believe a Khalifah will unite all Islamic lands and people and subjugate the rest of the world" Khalifah   The civil and religious leader of a Muslim state considered to be a representative of Allah on earth; "many radical Muslims believe a Khalifah will unite all Islamic lands and people and subjugate the rest of the world" Back to top Khalka   The language of the Khalkha people that is the official language of the Mongolian People''s Republic Khalka   The Mongol people living in the central and eastern parts of Outer Mongolia Khalkha   The language of the Khalkha people that is the official language of the Mongolian People''s Republic Khalkha   The Mongol people living in the central and eastern parts of Outer Mongolia Khalsa   The group of initiated Sikhs to which devout orthodox Sikhs are ritually admitted at puberty; founded by the tenth and last Guru in 1699 Khama   Botswanan statesman who was the first president of Botswana (1921-1980) Khamsin   An oppressively hot southerly wind from the Sahara that blows across Egypt in the spring Khamti   A branch of the Tai languages Khan   An inn in some Eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans Khan   A title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries Khanate   The position of a khan Khanty   A Ugric language (related to Hungarian) spoken by the Ostyak people Khanty   A member of the nomadic Ugrian people living in northwestern Siberia (east of the Ural mountains) Kharkiv   A city in northeastern Ukraine; former capital of the Ukraine Kharkov   A city in northeastern Ukraine; former capital of the Ukraine Khartoum   The capital of Sudan located at the confluence of the Blue Nile and White Nile Khat   The leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant; "in Yemen kat is used daily by 85% of adults" Khaya   African mahogany trees Khayr_ad-Din   Barbary pirate (died in 1546) Khedive   One of the Turkish viceroys who ruled Egypt between 1867 and 1914 Back to top Khepera   Egyptian god of the morning sun; creator Khesari   European annual grown for forage; seeds used for food in India and for stock elsewhere Khi   The 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet Khimar   A headscarf worn by observant Muslim women that hangs down to just above the waist Khios   An island in the Aegean Sea off the west coast of Turkey; belongs to Greece Khirghiz   The Turkic language spoken by the Kirghiz people Khirghiz   A member of a people of Turkic speech and Mongolian race inhabiting vast regions of central Siberia Khmer   The Mon-Khmer language spoken in Cambodia Khmer   A native or inhabitant of Cambodia Khmer_Rouge   A communist organization formed in Cambodia in 1970; became a terrorist organization in 1975 when it captured Phnom Penh and created a government that killed an estimated three million people; was defeated by Vietnamese troops but remained active until 19 Khnate   The realm of a khan Khoikhoi   Any of the Khoisan languages spoken by the pastoral people of Namibia and South Africa Khoikhoin   Any of the Khoisan languages spoken by the pastoral people of Namibia and South Africa Khoisan   A family of languages spoken in southern Africa Khoisan_language   A family of languages spoken in southern Africa Khomeini   Iranian religious leader of the Shiites; when Shah Pahlavi''s regime fell Khomeini established a new constitution giving himself supreme powers (1900-1989) Khoum   5 khoums equal 1 ouguiya Khowar   A Dardic language spoken in northwestern Pakistan Khrushchev   Soviet statesman and premier who denounced stalin (1894-1971) Khuen   A branch of the Tai languages Back to top Khukuri   A curved steel knife with a razor-sharp edge used in combat by the Gurkhas; has cultural and religious significance in Nepal Khyber_Pass   A mountain pass of great strategic and commercial value in the Hindu Kush on the border between northern Pakistan and western Afghanistan; a route by which invaders entered India KHz   One thousand periods per second Ki   Goddess personifying earth; counterpart of Akkadian Aruru Ki   The circulating life energy that in Chinese philosophy is thought to be inherent in all things; in traditional Chinese medicine the balance of negative and positive forms in the body is believed to be essential for good health Kiaat   Deciduous South African tree having large odd-pinnate leaves and profuse fragrant orange-yellow flowers; yields a red juice and heavy strong durable wood Kiang   Wild ass of Tibet and Mongolia Kibbitz   Make unwanted and intrusive comments Kibble   An iron bucket used for hoisting in wells or mining Kibble   Coarsely ground grain in the form of pellets (as for pet food) Kibbutz   A collective farm or settlement owned by its members in modern Israel; children are reared collectively Kibbutznik   A member of a kibbutz Kibe   Ulcerated chilblain on the heel Kibitz   Make unwanted and intrusive comments Kibitzer   (Yiddish) a meddler who offers unwanted advice to others Kibosh   Stop from happening or developing; "Block his election"; "Halt the process" Kichaga   A Bantu language spoken by the Chaga people in northern Tanzania Kichai   A member of a Caddo people formerly living in north central Texas Kick   The act of delivering a blow with the foot; "he gave the ball a powerful kick"; "the team''s kicking was excellent" Kick   A rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics; "the kick must be synchronized with the arm movements"; "the swimmer''s kicking left a wake behind him" Back to top Kick   The sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs); "a sidecar is a smooth drink but it has a powerful kick" Kick   Informal terms for objecting; "I have a gripe about the service here" Kick   The backward jerk of a gun when it is fired Kick   The swift release of a store of affective force; "they got a great bang out of it"; "what a boot!"; "he got a quick rush from injecting heroin"; "he does it for kicks" Kick   Express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness; "My mother complains all day"; "She has a lot to kick about" Kick   Make a goal; "He kicked the extra point after touchdown" Kick   Stop consuming; "kick a habit" Kick   Strike with the foot; "The boy kicked the dog"; "Kick the door down" Kick   Spring back, as from a forceful thrust; "The gun kicked back into my shoulder" Kick   Drive or propel with the foot Kick   Thrash about or strike out with the feet Kick   Kick a leg up Kickapoo   The Algonquian language of the Kickapoo people Kickapoo   A member of the Algonquian people formerly inhabiting southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois Kickback   A commercial bribe paid by a seller to a purchasing agent in order to induce the agent to enter into the transaction Kicker   A player who kicks the football Kicking   The act of delivering a blow with the foot; "he gave the ball a powerful kick"; "the team''s kicking was excellent" Kicking   A rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics; "the kick must be synchronized with the arm movements"; "the swimmer''s kicking left a wake behind him" Kickoff   (football) a kick from the center of the field to start a football game or to resume it after a score Kickoff   A start given to contestants; "I was there with my parents at the kickoff" Back to top Kickoff   The time at which something is supposed to begin; "they got an early start"; "she knew from the get-go that he was the man for her" Kickshaw   Something considered choice to eat Kicksorter   Scientific instrument consisting of an electronic circuit that permits only voltage pulses of predetermined height to pass Kick_about   Be around; be alive or active; "Does the old man still kick around?" Kick_around   Discuss lightly; "We bandied around these difficult questions" Kick_around   Treat badly; abuse; "They won''t have me to kick around any more!" Kick_around   Be around; be alive or active; "Does the old man still kick around?" Kick_back   Spring back, as from a forceful thrust; "The gun kicked back into my shoulder" Kick_back   Pay a kickback; make an illegal payment Kick_down   Open violently; "kick in the doors" Kick_downstairs   Assign to a lower position; reduce in rank; "She was demoted because she always speaks up"; "He was broken down to Sargeant" Kick_in   Open violently; "kick in the doors" Kick_in   Contribute to some cause; "I gave at the office" Kick_in   Enter a particular state; "Laziness set in"; "After a few moments, the effects of the drug kicked in" Kick_in_the_butt   Punishment inflicted by kicking the victim in the behind Kick_off   Commence officially Kick_one's_heels   Wait or pass the time aimlessly or futilely; be kept waiting; "She kicked her heels for hours at the gate of the Embassy" Kick_out   Put out or expel from a place; "The child was expelled from the classroom" Kick_out   Remove from a position or office; "The chairman was ousted after he misappropriated funds" Kick_out   Force to leave or move out; "He was expelled from his native country" Back to top Kick_pleat   Pleat in back of a straight skirt to allow ease in walking Kick_start   A starter (as on a motorcycle) that is activated with the foot and the weight of the body Kick_starter   A starter (as on a motorcycle) that is activated with the foot and the weight of the body Kick_the_bucket   Die; "The old man finally kicked the bucket" Kick_turn   A standing turn made in skiing; one ski is raised to the vertical and pivoted backward to become parallel with the other ski but headed in the opposite direction and then the other ski is aligned with the first Kick_up   Raising the feet backward with the hands on the ground; a first movement in doing a handstand Kick_up   Cause to rise by kicking; "kick up dust" Kick_up   Call forth; "Her behavior provoked a quarrel between the couple" Kick_upstairs   Give a promotion to or assign to a higher position; "John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired"; "Women tend not to advance in the major law firms"; "I got promoted after many years of hard work" Kid   Young goat Kid   A young person of either sex; "she writes books for children"; "they''re just kids"; "`tiddler'' is a British term for youngsters" Kid   A human offspring (son or daughter) of any age; "they had three children"; "they were able to send their kids to college" Kid   English dramatist (1558-1594) Kid   Soft smooth leather from the hide of a young goat; "kid gloves" Kid   Tell false information to for fun; "Are you pulling my leg?" Kid   Be silly or tease one another; "After we relaxed, we just kidded around" Kid-glove   Showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people; "by diplomatic conduct he avoided antagonizing anyone"; "a tactful way of correcting someone"; "the agency got the kid-glove treatment on Capitol Hill" Kidd   Scottish sea captain who was hired to protect British shipping in the Indian Ocean and then was accused of piracy and hanged (1645-1701) Kiddie_porn   The illegal use of children in pornographic pictures or films Kiddy   A young child Back to top Kiddy_porn   The illegal use of children in pornographic pictures or films Kidnap   Take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom; "The industrialist''s son was kidnapped" Kidnaped   (of persons) seized and detained unlawfully, often for ransom; "the father restored the kidnapped (or abducted) child to the mother" Kidnapped   (of persons) seized and detained unlawfully, often for ransom; "the father restored the kidnapped (or abducted) child to the mother" Kidnapper   Someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom) Kidnapping   (law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment Kidney   Either of two bean-shaped excretory organs that filter wastes (especially urea) from the blood and excrete them and water in urine; urine passes out of the kidney through ureters to the bladder Kidney-shaped   Of a leaf or bean shape resembling the shape of kidney Kidney_bean   Large dark red bean; usually dried Kidney_bean   The common bean plant grown for the beans rather than the pods (especially a variety with large red kidney-shaped beans) Kidney_begonia   Rhizomatous begonia with roundish fleshy leaves reddish colored beneath Kidney_disease   A disease affecting the kidneys Kidney_failure   Inability of the kidneys to excrete wastes and to help maintain the electrolyte balance Kidney_fern   Large fern of New Zealand having kidney-shaped fronds Kidney_pie   Like steak and kidney pie but without steak Kidney_stone   A calculus formed in the kidney Kidney_vetch   Perennial Eurasian herb having heads of red or yellow flowers and common in meadows and pastures; formerly used medicinally for kidney disorders Kidney_wort   Widely spreading evergreen shrub of southwestern United States with flower heads in a leafy panicle Kidskin   Soft smooth leather from the hide of a young goat; "kid gloves" Kid_glove   A glove made of fine soft leather (as kidskin) Back to top Kierkegaard   Danish philosopher who was the founder of existentialism (1813-1855) Kieselguhr   A light soil consisting of siliceous diatom remains and often used as a filtering material Kieserite   A white mineral consisting of hydrous magnesium sulfate often found in salt mines Kieslowski   Polish filmmaker who made ten films based on he ten commandments (1941-1996) Kiev   Capital and largest city of the Ukraine; a major manufacturing and transportation center Kigali   The national capital and largest city of Rwanda; located in central Rwanda Kiggelaria   Small genus of South African shrubs or small trees Kiggelaria_africana   Large much-branched shrub grown primarily for its evergreen foliage Kike   Offensive terms for a Jew Kikladhes   A group of over 200 islands in the southern Aegean Kildeer   American plover of inland waters and fields having a distinctive cry Kilderkin   An obsolete British unit of capacity equal to 18 Imperial gallons Kiley   An Australian boomerang; one side flat and the other convex Kilimanjaro   The highest peak in Africa; located in northeastern Tanzania; 19,340 feet high Kiliwa   The Yuman language spoken by the Kiliwa people Kiliwa   A member of a North American Indian people living in northern Baja California Kiliwi   The Yuman language spoken by the Kiliwa people Kiliwi   A member of a North American Indian people living in northern Baja California Kill   The destruction of an enemy plane or ship or tank or missile; "the pilot reported two kills during the mission" Kill   The act of terminating a life Back to top Kill   End or extinguish by forceful means; "Stamp out poverty!" Kill   Destroy a vitally essential quality of or in; "Eating artichokes kills the taste of all other foods" Kill   Cause to cease operating; "kill the engine" Kill   Tire out completely; "The daily stress of her work is killing her" Kill   Mark for deletion, rub off, or erase; "kill these lines in the President''s speech" Kill   Drink down entirely; "He downed three martinis before dinner"; "She killed a bottle of brandy that night"; "They popped a few beer after work" Kill   Cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly; "This man killed several people when he tried to rob a bank"; "The farmer killed a pig for the holidays" Kill   Cause the death of, without intention; "She was killed in the collision of three cars" Kill   Deprive of life; "AIDS has killed thousands in Africa" Kill   Hit with great force; "He killed the ball" Kill   Hit with so much force as to make a return impossible, in racket games; "She killed the ball" Kill   Overwhelm with hilarity, pleasure, or admiration; "The comedian was so funny, he was killing me!" Kill   Be the source of great pain for; "These new shoes are killing me!" Kill   Thwart the passage of; "kill a motion"; "he shot down the student''s proposal" Kill   Be fatal; "cigarettes kill"; "drunken driving kills" Killable   Fit to kill, especially for food Killarney_fern   Large stout fern of extreme western Europe Killdeer   American plover of inland waters and fields having a distinctive cry Killdeer_plover   American plover of inland waters and fields having a distinctive cry Killer   Predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas Back to top Killer   A difficulty that is hard to deal with; "that exam was a real killer" Killer   Someone who causes the death of a person or animal Killer   The causal agent resulting in death; "heart disease is the biggest killer in the United States" Killer_bee   A strain of bees that originated in Brazil in the 1950s as a cross between an aggressive African bee and a honeybee; retains most of the traits of the African bee; now spread as far north as Texas Killer_bee   An investment banker who devises strategies to make a target company less attractive for takeover Killer_cell   T cell with CD8 receptor that recognizes antigens on the surface of a virus-infected cell and binds to the infected cell and kill it Killer_T_cell   T cell with CD8 receptor that recognizes antigens on the surface of a virus-infected cell and binds to the infected cell and kill it Killer_whale   Predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas Killifish   Small mostly marine warm-water carp-like schooling fishes; used as bait or aquarium fishes or in mosquito control Killing   The act of terminating a life Killing   An event that causes someone to die Killing   A very large profit Killing   Very funny; "a killing joke"; "sidesplitting antics" Killingly   In a very humorous manner Killing_field   (usually plural) an area where many people have died (usually by massacre or genocide during war or violent civil disturbance) Killing_zone   An area where a battle has occurred with many fatalities Killjoy   Someone who spoils the pleasure of others Kill_off   Kill en masse; kill on a large scale; kill many; "Hitler wanted to exterminate the Jews, Gypsies, Communists, and homosexuals of Europe" Kill_oneself   Strain oneself more than is healthy Kill_zone   An area where a battle has occurred with many fatalities Back to top Kiln   A large oven for firing or burning or drying such things as porcelain or bricks Kilo   One thousand grams; the basic unit of mass adopted under the Systeme International d''Unites; "a kilogram is approximately 2.2 pounds" Kilobyte   A unit of information equal to one thousand (1024) bytes Kilocalorie   A unit of heat equal to the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree at one atmosphere pressure; used by nutritionists to characterize the energy-producing potential in food Kilocycle   One thousand periods per second Kilocycle_per_second   One thousand periods per second Kilogram   One thousand grams; the basic unit of mass adopted under the Systeme International d''Unites; "a kilogram is approximately 2.2 pounds" Kilogram-meter   A unit of work equal to the work done by a one kilogram force operating through a distance of one meter Kilogram_calorie   A unit of heat equal to the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree at one atmosphere pressure; used by nutritionists to characterize the energy-producing potential in food Kilohertz   One thousand periods per second Kiloliter   A metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 1000 liters Kilolitre   A metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 1000 liters Kilometer   A metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters (or 0.621371 miles) Kilometers_per_hour   The ratio of the distance traveled (in kilometers) to the time spent traveling (in hours) Kilometre   A metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters (or 0.621371 miles) Kilometres_per_hour   The ratio of the distance traveled (in kilometers) to the time spent traveling (in hours) Kiloton   A measure of explosive power (of an atomic weapon) equal to that of 1000 tons of TNT Kiloton   One thousand tons Kilovolt   A unit of potential equal to a thousand volts Kilovolt-ampere   A unit of electrical power equal to 1000 volt-amperes Back to top Kilowatt   A unit of power equal to 1000 watts Kilowatt_hour   A unit of energy equal to the work done by a power of 1000 watts operating for one hour Kilroy   A nonexistent person popularized by American servicemen during World War II; "Kilroy was here" Kilt   A knee-length pleated tartan skirt worn by men in the Highlands of northern Scotland Kilter   In working order; "out of kilter"; "in good kilter" Kimberley   City in central South Africa; center for diamond mining and diamond marketing Kimberlite   A rare type of peridotite that sometimes contains diamonds; found in South Africa and Siberia Kimono   A loose robe; imitated from robes originally worn by Japanese Kin   Group of people related by blood or marriage Kin   A person having kinship with another or others; "he''s kin"; "he''s family" Kin(p)   Related by blood Kina   The basic unit of money in Papua New Guinea Kinaesthesia   The ability to feel movements of the limbs and body Kinaesthesia   The perception of body position and movement and muscular tensions etc Kinaesthesis   The ability to feel movements of the limbs and body Kinaesthetic   Of or relating to kinesthesis Kinaesthetically   In a kinesthetic manner; by means of kinesthesia; "he can perceive shapes kinesthetically" Kinanesthesia   Inability to sense movement Kinase   An enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of a proenzyme to an active enzyme Kinchinjunga   A mountain the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and Tibet (28,146 feet high) Back to top Kind   A category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality; "sculpture is a form of art"; "what kinds of desserts are there?" Kind   Generously responsive; "good-hearted but inept efforts to help"; "take a kindly interest"; "a kindly gentleman"; "an openhearted gift to charity" Kind   Conducive to comfort; beneficial; "the genial sunshine"; "a kind climate"; "hot summer pavements are anything but kind to the feet" Kind   Showing consideration and anticipation of needs; "it was thoughtful of you to bring flowers"; "a neighbor showed thoughtful attention" Kind   Tolerant and forgiving under provocation; "our neighbor was very kind about the window our son broke" Kind   Liberal; "kind words of praise" Kind   Helpful to other people; "helping an old lady with her bundles was his kind deed for the day" Kind   Agreeable; "a dry climate kind to asthmatics" Kind   Characterized by mercy, and compassion; "compassionate toward disadvantaged people"; "kind to animals"; "a humane judge" Kind   Having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior; "kind to sick patients"; "a kind master"; "kind words showing understanding and sympathy"; "thanked her for her kind letter" Kind   Expressing sympathy Kinda   To some (great or small) extent; "it was rather cold"; "the party was rather nice"; "the knife is rather dull"; "I rather regret that I cannot attend"; "He''s rather good at playing the cello"; "he is kind of shy" Kindergarten   A preschool for children age 4 to 6 to prepare them for primary school Kindhearted   Having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition; "a generous and kindhearted teacher" Kindheartedness   Sympathy arising from a kind heart Kindle   Call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses); "arouse pity"; "raise a smile"; "evoke sympathy" Kindle   Cause to start burning; "The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds" Kindle   Catch fire; "The dried grass of the prairie kindled, spreading the flames for miles" Kindled   Set afire; "the ignited paper"; "a kindled fire" Kindliness   Friendliness evidence by a kindly and helpful disposition Back to top Kindling   The act of setting on fire or catching fire Kindling   Material for starting a fire Kindly   Generously responsive; "good-hearted but inept efforts to help"; "take a kindly interest"; "a kindly gentleman"; "an openhearted gift to charity" Kindly   Pleasant and agreeable; "a kindly climate"; "kindly breeze" Kindly   Showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity; "was charitable in his opinions of others"; "kindly criticism"; "a kindly act"; "sympathetic words"; "a large-hearted mentor" Kindly   In a kind manner or out of kindness; "He spoke kindly to the boy"; "she kindly overlooked the mistake" Kindness   A kind act Kindness   Tendency to be kind and forgiving Kindness   The quality of being warm-hearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic Kindred   Group of people related by blood or marriage Kindred   Related by blood or marriage; "kindred clans" Kindred   Similar or related in quality or character; "a feeling akin to terror"; "kindred souls"; "the amateur is closely related to the collector" Kind_of   To some (great or small) extent; "it was rather cold"; "the party was rather nice"; "the knife is rather dull"; "I rather regret that I cannot attend"; "He''s rather good at playing the cello"; "he is kind of shy" Kine   Domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age; "so many head of cattle"; "wait till the cows come home"; "seven thin and ill-favored kine"- Bible; "a team of oxen" Kinematics   The branch of mechanics concerned with motion without reference to force or mass Kinescope   A cathode-ray tube in a television receiver; translates the received signal into a picture on a luminescent screen Kinesiology   The branch of physiology that studies the mechanics and anatomy in relation to human movement Kinesis   A movement that is a response to a stimulus but is not oriented with respect to the source of stimulation Kinesthesia   The ability to feel movements of the limbs and body Kinesthesia   The perception of body position and movement and muscular tensions etc Back to top Kinesthesis   The ability to feel movements of the limbs and body Kinesthetic   Of or relating to kinesthesis Kinesthetically   In a kinesthetic manner; by means of kinesthesia; "he can perceive shapes kinesthetically" Kinesthetics   The ability to feel movements of the limbs and body Kinetic   Supplying motive force; "the complex civilization of which Rome was the kinetic center"- H.O.Taylor Kinetic   Characterized by motion; "modern dance has been called kinetic pantomime" Kinetic   Relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces associated therewith; "kinetic energy" Kinetics   The branch of mechanics concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies Kinetic_energy   The mechanical energy that a body has by virtue of its motion Kinetic_theory   (physics) a theory that gases consist of small particles in random motion Kinetic_theory_of_gases   (physics) a theory that gases consist of small particles in random motion Kinetic_theory_of_heat   A theory that the temperature of a body increases when kinetic energy increases Kinetochore   A specialized condensed region of each chromosome that appears during mitosis where the chromatids are held together to form an X shape; "the centromere is difficult to sequence" Kinetoscope   A device invented by Edison that gave an impression of movement as an endless loop of film moved continuously over a light source with a rapid shutter; precursor of the modern motion picture Kinetosis   The state of being dizzy or nauseated because of the motions that occur while traveling in or on a moving vehicle Kinfolk   People descended from a common ancestor; "his family has lived in Massachusetts since the Mayflower" King   (chess) the weakest but the most important piece King   One of the four playing cards in a deck bearing the picture of a king King   A checker that has been moved to the opponent''s first row where it is promoted to a piece that is free to move either forward or backward King   A very wealthy or powerful businessman; "an oil baron" Back to top King   A male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom King   A competitor who holds a preeminent position King   United States charismatic civil rights leader and Baptist minister who campaigned against the segregation of Blacks (1929-1968) King   United States guitar player and singer of the blues (born in 1925) King   United States woman tennis player (born in 1943) King   Preeminence in a particular category or group or field; "the lion is the king of beasts" King's_Counsel   Counsel to the Crown when the British monarch is a king King's_English   Standard English as spoken in southern England King's_evil   A form of tuberculosis characterized by swellings of the lymphatic glands King's_ransom   A very large treasure King's_spear   Asphodel with leafy stem and fragrant yellow flowers King-size   Extra large; "a king-size bed" King-sized   Extra large; "a king-size bed" Kingbird   Large American flycatcher Kingbolt   Bolt that provides a steering joint in a motor vehicle Kingcup   Any of various plants of the genus Ranunculus Kingcup   Swamp plant of Europe and North America having bright yellow flowers resembling buttercups Kingdom   A basic group of natural objects Kingdom   One of seven biological categories: Monera or Protoctista or Plantae or Fungi or Animalia Kingdom   A monarchy with a king or queen as head of state Back to top Kingdom   The domain ruled by a king or queen Kingdom   A country with a king as head of state Kingdom   A domain in which something is dominant; "the untroubled kingdom of reason"; "a land of make-believe"; "the rise of the realm of cotton in the south" Kingdom_Animalia   Taxonomic kingdom comprising all living or extinct animals Kingdom_come   The end of time; "you can wet the bed till kingdom come, for all I care" Kingdom_come   The next world; "he nearly blew us to kingdom come" Kingdom_Fungi   The taxonomic kingdom of lower plants Kingdom_Monera   Prokaryotic bacteria and blue-green algae and various primitive pathogens; because of lack of consensus on how to divide the organisms into phyla informal names are used for the major divisions Kingdom_of_Belgium   A monarchy in northwestern Europe; headquarters for the European Union and for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Kingdom_of_Bhutan   A landlocked principality in the Himalayas northeast of India Kingdom_of_Cambodia   A nation in southeastern Asia; was part of Indochina under French rule until 1946 Kingdom_of_Denmark   A constitutional monarchy in northern Europe; consists of the mainland of Jutland and many islands between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea Kingdom_of_God   The domain over which God is spiritually sovereign Kingdom_of_Lesotho   A landlocked constitutional monarchy in southern Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1966 Kingdom_of_Morocco   A kingdom (constitutional monarchy) in northwestern Africa with a largely Muslim population; achieved independence from France in 1956 Kingdom_of_Nepal   A small landlocked Asian country high in the Himalayas between India and China Kingdom_of_Norway   A constitutional monarchy in northern Europe on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula; achieved independence from Sweden in 1905 Kingdom_of_Saudi_Arabia   An absolute monarchy occupying most of the Arabian Peninsula in southwest Asia; vast oil reserves dominate the economy Kingdom_of_Spain   A parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power Kingdom_of_Swaziland   A landlocked monarchy in southeastern Africa; member of the Commonwealth that achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1968 Back to top Kingdom_of_Sweden   A Scandinavian kingdom in the eastern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula Kingdom_of_Thailand   A country of southeastern Asia that extends southward along the Isthmus of Kra to the Malay peninsula; "Thailand is the official name of the former Siam" Kingdom_of_The_Netherlands   A constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; achieved independence from Spain in 1579; half the country lies below sea level Kingdom_of_Tonga   A monarchy on a Polynesian archipelago in the South Pacific; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1970 Kingdom_Plantae   The taxonomic kingdom comprising all living or extinct plants Kingdom_Protoctista   In most modern classifications, replacement for the Protista; includes: Protozoa; Euglenophyta; Chlorophyta; Cryptophyta; Heterokontophyta; Rhodophyta; unicellular protists and their descendant multicellular organisms: regarded as distinct from plants and Kingfish   Large game fish of Australia and New Zealand Kingfish   Any of several food and game fishes of the drum family indigenous to warm Atlantic waters of the North American coast Kingfish   Small silvery marine food fish found off California Kingfish   Large edible mackerel of temperate United States coastal Atlantic waters Kingfish   The lean flesh of any of several fish caught off the Atlantic coast of the United States Kingfisher   Nonpasserine large-headed bird with a short tail and long sharp bill; usually crested and bright-colored; feed mostly on fish Kingfisher_daisy   Softly hairy South African herb having flowers with bright blue rays Kinglet   Small birds resembling warblers but having some of the habits of titmice Kinglike   Having the rank of or resembling or befitting a king; "symbolizing kingly power"; "the murder of his kingly guest" Kingly   Having the rank of or resembling or befitting a king; "symbolizing kingly power"; "the murder of his kingly guest" Kingmaker   An important person who can bring leaders to power through the exercise of political influence; "the Earl of Warwick was the first kingmaker" Kingpin   The front bowling pin in the triangular arrangement of ten pins Kingpin   Bolt that provides a steering joint in a motor vehicle Kingpin   The most important person in a group or undertaking Back to top Kingship   The dignity or rank or position of a king Kingsnake   Any of numerous nonvenomous North American constrictors; feed on other snakes and small mammals Kingston   Capital and largest city of Jamaica Kingston   A town in southeast Ontario on Lake Ontario near the head of the Saint Lawrence River Kingston   A town on the Hudson River in New York Kingston-upon_Hull   A large fishing port in northeastern England Kingstown   The capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; on Saint Vincent Kings_Canyon_National_Park   A national park in California that has giant sequoia trees and alpine lakes and glaciers Kingwood   Brazilian tree yielding a handsome cabinet wood Kingwood   Handsome violet-streaked wood of the kingwood tree; used especially in cabinetwork Kingwood_tree   Brazilian tree yielding a handsome cabinet wood King_Arthur   A legendary king of the Britons (possibly based on a historical figure in the 6th century but the story has been retold too many times to be sure); said to have led the Knights of the Round Table at Camelot King_Arthur's_Round_Table   The legendary circular table for King Arthur and his knights King_begonia   Any of numerous usually rhizomatous hybrid begonias derived from an East Indian plant having rough-textured leaves patterned in silver and bronze and purple and red-brown with inconspicuous flowers King_Camp_Gilette   United States inventor and manufacturer who developed the safety razor (1855-1932) King_Charles_spaniel   A toy English spaniel with a black-and-tan coat; named after Charles II who popularized it King_cobra   Large cobra of southeastern Asia and the East Indies; the largest venomous snake; sometimes placed in genus Naja King_crab   Large marine arthropod of the Atlantic coast of North America having a domed carapace that is shaped like a horseshoe and a stiff pointed tail; a living fossil related to the wood louse King_crab   Large edible crab of northern Pacific waters especially along the coasts of Alaska and Japan King_crab   Large European spider crab Back to top King_crab   Meat of large cold-water crab; mainly leg meat King_devil   European hawkweed introduced into northeastern United States; locally troublesome weeds King_fern   Large deeply rooted fern of worldwide distribution with upright bipinnate compound tufted fronds King_fern   Fern of rain forests of tropical Australia and New Zealand and South Africa King_Harold_I   Illegitimate son of Canute who seized the throne of England in 1037 (died in 1040) King_Harold_II   King of England who succeeded Edward the Confessor in 1066 and was the last of the Anglo-Saxon monarchs; he was killed fighting the invasion by William the Conqueror (1045-1066) King_Hussein   King of Jordan credited with creating stability at home and seeking peace with Israel (1935-1999) King_James_Bible   An English translation of the Bible published in 1611 King_James_Version   An English translation of the Bible published in 1611 King_John   Youngest son of Henry II; King of England from 1199 to 1216; succeeded to the throne on the death of his brother Richard I; lost his French possessions; in 1215 John was compelled by the barons to sign the Magna Carta (1167-1216) King_Lear   The hero of William Shakespeare''s tragedy who was betrayed and mistreated by two of his scheming daughters King_mackerel   Large mackerel with long pointed snout; important food and game fish of the eastern Atlantic coast southward to Brazil King_nut   Hickory of the eastern United States resembling the shagbark but having a much larger nut King_nut_hickory   Hickory of the eastern United States resembling the shagbark but having a much larger nut King_Oedipus   (Greek mythology) a tragic king of Thebes who unknowingly killed his father Laius and married his mother Jocasta; the subject of the drama `Oedipus Rex'' by Sophocles King_of_beasts   Large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male King_of_England   The sovereign ruler of England King_of_France   The sovereign ruler of France King_of_Great_Britain   The sovereign ruler of England King_of_the_herring   Thin deep-water tropical fish 20 to 30 feet long having a red dorsal fin Back to top King_Oliver   United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938) King_orange   Large citrus tree having large sweet deep orange fruit that is easily peeled; widely cultivated in Florida King_penguin   Large penguin on islands bordering the Antarctic Circle King_post   Post connecting the crossbeam to the apex of a triangular truss King_protea   South African shrub whose flowers when open are cup- or goblet-shaped resembling globe artichokes King_salmon   Large Pacific salmon valued as food; adults die after spawning King_salmon   Pink or white flesh of large Pacific salmon King_snake   Any of numerous nonvenomous North American constrictors; feed on other snakes and small mammals King_vulture   Large black-and-white vulture of South America and Central America; have colorful wattles and wartlike protuberances on head and neck King_whiting   Whiting of the southeastern coast of North America King_William_pine   Evergreen of Tasmanian mountains having sharp-pointed leaves the curve inward Kinin   Any of a class of plant hormones that promote cell division and delay the senescence of leaves Kink   A sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight Kink   Form a curl, curve, or kink; "the cigar smoke curled up at the ceiling" Kink   Curl tightly; "crimp hair" Kinkajou   A kind of lemur Kinkajou   Arboreal fruit-eating mammal of tropical America with a long prehensile tail Kinky   Informal terms; strikingly unconventional Kinky   In small tight curls Kinky   (used of sexual behavior) showing or appealing to bizarre or deviant tastes; "kinky sex"; "perverted practices" Back to top Kink_up   Curl tightly; "crimp hair" Kino   East Indian tree yielding a resin or extract often used medicinally and in e.g. tanning Kino   Obtained from various tropical plants; used as an astringent and in tanning Kinosternidae   Mud turtles; musk turtles Kinosternon   Type genus of the Kinosternidae Kino_gum   Reddish or black juice or resin from certain trees of the genus Pterocarpus and used in medicine and tanning etc Kino_gum   Obtained from various tropical plants; used as an astringent and in tanning Kinsey   United States zoologist best known for his interview studies of sexual behavior (1894-1956) Kinsfolk   People descended from a common ancestor; "his family has lived in Massachusetts since the Mayflower" Kinshasa   The capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the Congo river opposite Brazzaville Kinship   A close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character; "found a natural affinity with the immigrants"; "felt a deep kinship with the other students"; "anthropology''s kinship with the humanities" Kinship   State of relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption Kinship_by_marriage   Kinship by marriage or adoption; not a blood relationship Kinship_group   Group of people related by blood or marriage Kinsman   A male relative Kinsperson   A person having kinship with another or others; "he''s kin"; "he''s family" Kinswoman   A female relative Kinyarwanda   A Bantu language Kin_group   Group of people related by blood or marriage Kiosk   Small area set off by walls for special use Back to top Kiowa   The Tanoan language spoken by the Kiowa people Kiowa   A member of a Tanoan people living in the southwestern United States Kip   A gymnastic exercise performed starting from a position with the legs over the upper body and moving to an errect position by arching the back and swinging the legs out and down while forcing the chest upright Kip   The basic unit of money in Laos Kip   Sleep; "roused him from his kip" Kip   Be asleep Kipling   English author of novels and poetry who was born in India (1865-1936) Kiplingesque   In the manner of Rudyard Kipling Kipp's_apparatus   A laboratory apparatus for producing a gas (usually hydrogen sulfide) by the action of a liquid on a solid without heating Kipper   Salted and smoked herring Kippered_herring   Salted and smoked herring Kippered_salmon   Salted and smoked salmon Kip_down   Go to bed in order to sleep; "I usually turn in at midnight"; "He turns out at the crack of dawn" Kirchhoff   German physicist who with Bunsen pioneered spectrum analysis and formulated two laws governing electric networks (1824-1887) Kirchhoff's_laws   (physics) two laws governing electric networks in which steady currents flow: the sum of all the currents at a point is zero and the sum of the voltage gains and drops around any closed circuit is zero Kirchner   German expressionist painter (1880-1938) Kirghiz   The Turkic language spoken by the Kirghiz people Kirghiz   A landlocked republic in west central Asia bordering on northwestern China; formerly an Asian soviet but became independent in 1991 Kirghiz   A member of a people of Turkic speech and Mongolian race inhabiting vast regions of central Siberia Kirghizia   A landlocked republic in west central Asia bordering on northwestern China; formerly an Asian soviet but became independent in 1991 Back to top Kirghizstan   A landlocked republic in west central Asia bordering on northwestern China; formerly an Asian soviet but became independent in 1991 Kirgiz   The Turkic language spoken by the Kirghiz people Kirgiz   A landlocked republic in west central Asia bordering on northwestern China; formerly an Asian soviet but became independent in 1991 Kirgiz   A member of a people of Turkic speech and Mongolian race inhabiting vast regions of central Siberia Kirgizia   A landlocked republic in west central Asia bordering on northwestern China; formerly an Asian soviet but became independent in 1991 Kirgizstan   A landlocked republic in west central Asia bordering on northwestern China; formerly an Asian soviet but became independent in 1991 Kiribati   An island republic in the west central Pacific just south of the equator Kiribati_dollar   The basic unit of money in Kiribati Kirk   A Scottish church Kirkia   Small genus of tropical South African trees and shrubs Kirkia_wilmsii   Small African deciduous tree with spreading crown having leaves clustered toward ends of branches and clusters of creamy flowers resembling lilacs Kirkuk   A city in northeastern Iraq; the center of a rich oilfield with pipelines to the Mediterranean Kirpan   A ceremonial four-inch curved dagger that Sikh men are obliged to wear at all times Kirsch   From fermented juice of black morello cherries Kirtle   A long dress worn by women Kirtle   A garment resembling a tunic that was worn by men in the Middle Ages Kishar   Babylonian consort of Anshar; in Sumerian the name signifies `the totality of the lower world'' Kishinev   The capital of Moldova Kishke   (Judaism) roasted fowl intestines with a seasoned filling of matzo meal and suet Kislev   The third month of the civil year; the ninth month of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar (in November and December) Back to top Kismat   (Islam) the will of Allah Kismet   (Islam) the will of Allah Kiss   A light glancing touch; "there was a brief kiss of their hands in passing" Kiss   The act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof) Kiss   Any of several bite-sized candies Kiss   A cookie made of egg whites and sugar Kiss   Touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone''s mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.; "The newly married couple kissed"; "She kissed her grandfather on the forehead when she entered the room" Kiss   Touch lightly or gently; "the blossoms were kissed by the soft rain" Kiss-me-over-the-garden-gate   Annual with broadly ovate leaves and slender drooping spikes of crimson flowers; southeastern Asia and Australia; naturalized in North America Kisser   The human face (`kisser'' and `smiler'' and `mug'' are informal terms for `face'' and `phiz'' is British) Kisser   Someone who kisses Kissing   Affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) Kissinger   United States diplomat who served under President Nixon and President Ford (born in 1923) Kissing_bug   Large bloodsucking bug Kissing_cousin   A more or less distant relative; familiar enough to be greeted with a kiss Kissing_disease   An acute disease characterized by fever and swollen lymph nodes and an abnormal increase of mononuclear leucocytes or monocytes in the bloodstream; not highly contagious; some believe it can be transmitted by kissing Kissing_kin   A more or less distant relative; familiar enough to be greeted with a kiss Kiss_curl   A spiral curl plastered on the forehead or cheek Kiss_of_death   Something that is ruinous; "if this were known it would be the kiss of death for my political career" Kiss_of_life   An emergency procedure consisting of external cardiac massage and artificial respiration; the first treatment for a person who has collapsed and has no pulse and has stopped breathing; attempts to restore circulation of the blood and prevent death or brai Back to top Kiss_of_peace   (Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist Kisumu   A port city in western Kenya on the northeastern shore of Lake Victoria; fishing and trading center Kiswahili   A Bantu language Kit   Young of any of various fur-bearing animals; "a fox kit" Kit   Gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose Kit   A case for containing a set of articles Kit   Supply with a set of articles or tools Kitakyushu   A Japanese city on northern Kyushu Kitambilla   Maroon-purple gooseberry-like fruit of India having tart-sweet purple pulp used especially for preserves Kitambilla   Small shrubby spiny tree cultivated for its maroon-purple fruit with sweet purple pulp tasking like gooseberries; Sri Lanka and India Kitbag   A knapsack (usually for a soldier) Kitchen   A room equipped for preparing meals Kitchener   British field marshal (1850-1916) Kitchenette   Small kitchen Kitchenware   Hardware utensils for use in a kitchen Kitchen_appliance   A home appliance used in preparing food Kitchen_cabinet   An inner circle of unofficial advisors to the head of a government Kitchen_garden   A small garden where vegetables are grown Kitchen_help   Help hired to work in the kitchen Kitchen_match   A wooden friction match that will light on any granular surface; useful to light wood or gas stoves Back to top Kitchen_midden   (archeology) a mound of domestic refuse containing shells and animal bones marking the site of a prehistoric settlement Kitchen_range   A kitchen appliance used for cooking food; "dinner was already on the stove" Kitchen_sink   A sink in a kitchen Kitchen_stove   A kitchen appliance used for cooking food; "dinner was already on the stove" Kitchen_table   A table in the kitchen Kitchen_utensil   A utensil used in preparing food Kite   Any of several small graceful hawks of the family Accipitridae having long pointed wings and feeding on insects and small animals Kite   Plaything consisting of a light frame covered with tissue paper; flown in wind at end of a string Kite   A bank check drawn on insufficient funds at another bank in order to take advantage of the float Kite   A bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value Kite   Fly a kite; "Kids were kiting in the park"; "They kited the Red Dragon model" Kite   Soar or fly like a kite; "The pilot kited for a long time over the mountains" Kite   Get credit or money by using a bad check; "The businessman kited millions of dollars" Kite   Increase the amount (of a check) fraudulently; "He kited many checks" Kitembilla   Maroon-purple gooseberry-like fruit of India having tart-sweet purple pulp used especially for preserves Kitembilla   Small shrubby spiny tree cultivated for its maroon-purple fruit with sweet purple pulp tasking like gooseberries; Sri Lanka and India Kite_balloon   A barrage balloon with lobes at one end that keep it headed into the wind Kite_tail   A bob on a kite to provide balance Kith   Your friends and acquaintances; "all his kith and kin" Kitsch   Art in pretentious bad taste Back to top Kitsch   Of a display that is tawdry or vulgar Kitten   Young domestic cat Kitten   Have kittens; "our cat kittened again this year" Kitten-tails   A plant of the genus Besseya having fluffy spikes of flowers Kittenish   Playful like a lively kitten Kittiwake   Small pearl-gray gull of northern regions; nests on cliffs and has a rudimentary hind toe Kittul   Fishtail palm of India to Malay Peninsula; sap yields a brown sugar (jaggery) and trunk pith yields sago Kitty   Informal terms referring to a domestic cat Kitty   Young domestic cat Kitty   The cumulative amount involved in a game (such as poker) Kitty   The combined stakes of the betters Kitty-cat   Informal terms referring to a domestic cat Kitty-corner   Slanted across a polygon on a diagonal line; "set off in a catty-corner direction across the vacant lot" Kitty-cornered   Slanted across a polygon on a diagonal line; "set off in a catty-corner direction across the vacant lot" Kitty_Litter   Granulated clay; placed in a container where it absorbs the waste products of a cat or dog Kitul   Fishtail palm of India to Malay Peninsula; sap yields a brown sugar (jaggery) and trunk pith yields sago Kitul_tree   Fishtail palm of India to Malay Peninsula; sap yields a brown sugar (jaggery) and trunk pith yields sago Kit_and_boodle   Everything available; usually preceded by `the''; "we saw the whole shebang"; "a hotdog with the works"; "we took on the whole caboodle"; "for $10 you get the full treatment" Kit_and_caboodle   Everything available; usually preceded by `the''; "we saw the whole shebang"; "a hotdog with the works"; "we took on the whole caboodle"; "for $10 you get the full treatment" Kit_bag   A knapsack (usually for a soldier) Back to top Kit_Carson   United States frontiersman who guided Fremont''s expeditions in the 1840s and served as a Union general in the Civil War (1809-1868) Kit_fox   Small gray fox of the plains of western North America Kit_fox   Small gray fox of southwestern United States; may be a subspecies of Vulpes velox Kit_out   Supply with a set of articles or tools Kit_up   Supply with a set of articles or tools Kivu   A lake in the mountains of central Africa between Congo and Rwanda Kiwi   Nocturnal flightless bird of New Zealand having a long neck and stout legs; only surviving representative of the order Apterygiformes Kiwi   Fuzzy brown egg-shaped fruit with slightly tart green flesh Kiwi   A native or inhabitant of New Zealand Kiwi   Climbing vine native to China; cultivated in New Zealand for its fuzzy edible fruit with green meat Kiwi_fruit   Fuzzy brown egg-shaped fruit with slightly tart green flesh Kiwi_vine   Climbing vine native to China; cultivated in New Zealand for its fuzzy edible fruit with green meat KKK   A secret society of white Southerners in the United States; was formed in the 19th century to resist the emancipation of slaves; used terrorist tactics to suppress Black people Klaipeda   A city in western Lithuania on the Baltic Sea; formerly an important trading town of the Hanseatic League Klamath   A river flowing southwest from Oregon through northern California to the Pacific Ocean Klamath_Falls   A town in southern Oregon near the California border Klamath_River   A river flowing southwest from Oregon through northern California to the Pacific Ocean Klammath_weed   Yellow-flowered perennial common in fields and waste places but a weed in rangelands Klan   A secret society of white Southerners in the United States; was formed in the 19th century to resist the emancipation of slaves; used terrorist tactics to suppress Black people Klansman   A member of the Ku Klux Klan Back to top Klaproth   German chemist who pioneered analytical chemistry and discovered three new elements (1743-1817) Klaus_Fuchs   British physicist who was born in Germany and fled Nazi persecution; in the 1940s he passed secret information to the USSR about the development of the atom bomb in the United States (1911-1988) Klavern   A local unit of the Ku Klux Klan Klavier   A stringed instrument that has a keyboard Klaxon   A kind of loud horn formerly used on motor vehicles Klebs-Loeffler_bacillus   A species of bacterium that causes diphtheria Klebsiella   A genus of nonmotile rod-shaped gram-negative enterobacteria; some cause respiratory and other infections Klee   Swiss painter influenced by Kandinsky (1879-1940) Kleenex   A piece of soft absorbent paper (usually two or more thin layers) used as a disposable handkerchief Klein   United States fashion designer noted for understated fashions (born in 1942) Klein   United States psychoanalyst (born in Austria) who was the first to specialize in the psychoanalysis of small children (1882-1960) Klein   German mathematician who created the Klein bottle (1849-1925) Klein_bottle   A closed surface with only one side; formed by passing one end of a tube through the side of the tube and joining it with the other end Kleist   German dramatist whose works concern people torn between reason and emotion (1777-1811) Klemens_Metternich   Austrian statesman (1773-1859) Kleptomania   An irresistible impulse to steal in the absence of any economic motive Kleptomaniac   Someone with an irrational urge to steal in the absence of an economic motive Klick   A metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters (or 0.621371 miles) Klieg_light   Carbon arc lamp that emits an intense light used in producing films Klimt   Austrian painter influenced by art nouveau (1862-1918) Back to top Kline   United States abstract expressionist painter (1910-1962) Klinefelter   United States physician who first described the XXY-syndrome (born in 1912) Klinefelter's_syndrome   Syndrome in males that is characterized by small testes and long legs and enlarged breasts and reduced sperm production and mental retardation; a genetic defect in which an extra X chromosome (XXY) is present in the male Klinefelter_syndrome   Syndrome in males that is characterized by small testes and long legs and enlarged breasts and reduced sperm production and mental retardation; a genetic defect in which an extra X chromosome (XXY) is present in the male Klondike   A form of solitaire that begins with seven piles of cards with the top cards facing up; descending sequences of cards of alternating colors are built on these piles; as aces become available they are placed above the seven piles; the object is to build se Klondike   A region in northwestern Canada where gold was discovered in 1896 but exhausted by 1910 Klopstock   German poet (1724-1803) Klorvess   Salt of potassium (trade names K-Dur 20, Kaochlor and K-lor and Klorvess and K-lyte); taken in tablet form to treat potassium deficiency Kludge   A badly assembled collection of parts hastily assembled to serve some particular purpose (often used to refer to computing systems or software that has been badly put together) Klutz   (Yiddish) a clumsy dolt Kluxer   A member of the Ku Klux Klan Klystron   An electron tube used to generate or amplify electromagnetic radiation in the microwave region by velocity modulation Klyuchevskaya   An inactive volcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula; last erupted in 1946 Km   A metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters (or 0.621371 miles) Km/h   The ratio of the distance traveled (in kilometers) to the time spent traveling (in hours) Knack   A special way of doing something; "he had a bent for it"; "he had a special knack for getting into trouble"; "he couldn''t get the hang of it" Knacker   Someone who buys up old horses for slaughter Knacker   Someone who buys old buildings or ships and breaks them up to recover the materials in them Knackered   Very tired Knackwurst   Short thick highly seasoned sausage Back to top Knap   Break a small piece off from; "chip the glass"; "chip a tooth" Knap   Strike sharply; "rap him on the knuckles" Knapsack   A bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder Knapweed   Any of various plants of the genus Centaurea having purple thistlelike flowers Knave   One of four face cards in a deck bearing a picture of a young prince Knave   A deceitful and unreliable scoundrel Knavery   Lack of honesty; acts of lying or cheating or stealing Knavish   Marked by skill in deception; "cunning men often pass for wise"; "deep political machinations"; "a foxy scheme"; "a slick evasive answer"; "sly as a fox"; "tricky Dik"; "a wily old attorney" Knavishly   In an artful manner; "he craftily arranged to be there when the decision was announced"; "had ever circumstances conspired so cunningly?" Knawe   Widely distributed low-growing Eurasian herb having narrow leaves and inconspicuous green flowers Knawel   Widely distributed low-growing Eurasian herb having narrow leaves and inconspicuous green flowers Knead   Manually manipulate (someone''s body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes; "She rubbed down her child with a sponge" Knead   Make uniform; "knead dough"; "work the clay until it is soft" Knee   Joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee Knee   Cloth covering consisting of the part of a trouser leg that covers the knee Knee   Hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella Knee-deep   Coming only to the ankle or knee Knee-deep   Up to the knees; "we were standing knee-deep in the water" Knee-high   Up to the knees; "we were standing knee-deep in the water" Knee-jerk_reflex   A reflex extension of the leg resulting from a sharp tap on the patellar tendon Back to top Knee-length   Extending to the knee Kneecap   A small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint Kneecap   Shoot in the kneecap, often done by terrorist groups as a warning Kneel   Supporting yourself on your knees Kneel   Rest one''s weight on one''s knees; "In church you have to kneel during parts of the service" Kneeler   A board (sometimes cushioned) for someone to kneel on Kneeler   A person in a kneeling position Kneeling   Supporting yourself on your knees Kneepan   A small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint Knee_bend   Exercising by repeatedly assuming a squatting position; strengthens the leg muscles Knee_brace   A brace worn to strengthen the knee Knee_breeches   Trousers ending above the knee Knee_jerk   A reflex extension of the leg resulting from a sharp tap on the patellar tendon Knee_joint   Hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella Knee_pad   Protective garment consisting of a pad worn by football or baseball or hockey players Knee_pants   Trousers ending above the knee Knee_piece   Armor plate that protects the knee Knell   The sound of a bell rung slowly to announce a death or a funeral or the end of something Knell   Make (bells) ring, often for the purposes of musical edification; "Ring the bells"; "My uncle rings every Sunday at the local church" Knell   Ring as in announcing death Back to top Knesset   The Israeli unicameral parliament Knesseth   The Israeli unicameral parliament Knickerbockers   Trousers ending above the knee Knickers   (usually in the plural) underpants worn by women; "she was afraid that her bloomers might have been showing" Knickers   Trousers ending above the knee Knickknack   Miscellaneous curios Knickknack   A small inexpensive mass-produced article Knickknackery   Miscellaneous curios Knife   Edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle Knife   A weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point Knife   Any long thin projection that is transient; "tongues of flame licked at the walls"; "rifles exploded quick knives of fire into the dark" Knife   Use a knife on; "The victim was knifed to death" Knife-edge   A narrow boundary; "he lived on a knife-edge between genius and insanity" Knife-handle   Marine clam having a long narrow curved thin shell Knifelike   Having a sharp or distinct edge; "a narrow knifelike profile" Knifelike   Cutting or able to cut as if with a knife Knifelike   As physically painful as if caused by a sharp instrument; "a cutting wind"; "keen winds"; "knifelike cold"; "piercing knifelike pains"; "piercing cold"; "piercing criticism"; "a stabbing pain"; "lancinating pain" Knifelike   Having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions; "an acute observer of politics and politicians"; "incisive comments"; "icy knifelike reasoning"; "as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang"; "penetrating insight"; "frequent pene Knife_blade   The blade of a knife Knife_edge   The sharp cutting side of the blade of a knife Back to top Knife_fight   Fighting with knives Knife_pleat   A single pleat turned in one direction Knife_thrust   A thrusting blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument; "one strong stab to the heart killed him" Knight   A chessman in the shape of a horse''s head; can move two squares horizontally and one vertically (or vice versa) Knight   Originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit Knight   Raise (someone) to knighthood; "The Beatles were knighted" Knight's_service   Land tenure by service to the lord as a knight Knight-errant   A wandering knight travelling in search of adventure Knighthood   Aristocrats holding the rank of knight Knightia   Small genus of trees or shrubs of New Zealand and New Caledonia Knightly   Having the qualities of gallantry attributed to an ideal knight Knightly   Characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages; "chivalric rites"; "the knightly years" Knight_bachelor   A knight of the lowest order; could display only a pennon Knight_banneret   A knight honored for valor; entitled to display a square banner and to hold higher command Knight_errantry   Quixotic (romantic and impractical) behavior Knight_errantry   (Middle Ages) the code of conduct observed by a knight errant who is wandering in search of deeds of chivalry Knight_of_the_Round_Table   In the Arthurian legend, a knight of King Arthur''s court Knight_of_the_square_flag   A knight honored for valor; entitled to display a square banner and to hold higher command Knight_Templar   A knight of a religious military order established in 1118 to protect pilgrims and the Holy Sepulcher Knight_Templar   A man who belongs to a Masonic order in the United States Back to top Kniphofia   A plant of the genus Kniphofia having long grasslike leaves and tall scapes of red or yellow drooping flowers Kniphofia_praecox   Widely cultivated hybrid poker plant Kniphofia_uvaria   Clump-forming plant of South Africa with spikes of scarlet flowers Knish   (Yiddish) baked or fried turnover filled with potato or meat or cheese; often eaten as a snack Knit   Needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine Knit   A basic knitting stitch Knit   A fabric made by knitting Knit   To gather something into small wrinkles or folds; "She puckered her lips" Knit   Make (textiles) by knitting; "knit a scarf" Knit   Tie or link together Knitted   Made by intertwining threads in a series of connected loops rather than by weaving; "knitted garments"; "a hand-knitted sweater" Knitted_fabric   A fabric made by knitting Knitter   Someone who makes garments (or fabrics) by intertwining yarn or thread Knitting   Creating knitted wear Knitting   Needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine Knitting_machine   A textile machine that makes knitted fabrics Knitting_needle   Needle consisting of a slender rod with pointed ends; usually used in pairs Knitting_stitch   A stitch taken in knitting Knitwear   Knitted clothing Knitwork   Needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine Back to top Knit_stitch   A basic knitting stitch Knob   A round handle Knob   A circular rounded projection or protuberance Knob   An ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or dagger Knob   Any thickened enlargement Knobbed   Used of old persons or old trees; covered with knobs or knots; "gnarled and knotted hands"; "a knobbed stick" Knobble   A small knob Knobbly   Having knobs; "had knobbly knees" Knobby   Having knobs; "had knobbly knees" Knobcone_pine   Medium-sized 3-needled pine of the Pacific coast of the United States having a prominent knob on each scale of the cone Knobkerrie   A short wooden club with a heavy knob on one end; used by aborigines in southern Africa Knobkerry   A short wooden club with a heavy knob on one end; used by aborigines in southern Africa Knob_celery   Grown for its thickened edible aromatic root Knock   The act of hitting vigorously; "he gave the table a whack" Knock   Negative criticism Knock   A bad experience; "the school of hard knocks" Knock   The sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing); "the knocking grew louder" Knock   A vigorous blow; "the sudden knock floored him"; "he took a bash right in his face"; "he got a bang on the head" Knock   Find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws; "The paper criticized the new movie"; "Don''t knock the food--it''s free" Knock   Deliver a sharp blow or push :"He knocked the glass clear across the room" Back to top Knock   Knock against with force or violence; "My car bumped into the tree" Knock   Rap with the knuckles; "knock on the door" Knock   Sound like a car engine that is firing too early; "the car pinged when I put in low-octane gasoline"; "The car pinked when the ignition was too far retarded" Knock   Make light, repeated taps on a surface; "he was tapping his fingers on the table impatiently" Knock-down(a)   Strong enough to knock down or overwhelm; "a knock-down blow" Knock-down-and-drag-out   Extremely violent; "a knock-down-and-drag-out fight" Knock-knee   Inward slant of the thigh Knock-kneed   Having the knees abnormally close together and the ankles wide apart Knock-on_effect   A secondary or incidental effect Knockabout   A sloop with a simplified rig and no bowsprit Knockabout   Suitable for rough use; "a knockabout overcoat"; "a knockabout old car" Knockabout   Full of rough and exuberant animal spirits; "boisterous practical jokes"; "knockabout comedy" Knockdown   A blow that knocks the opponent off his feet Knockdown   (furniture) easily assembled and dismantled; "I bought a knockdown chest at the do-it-yourself store" Knockdown-dragout   Extremely violent; "a knock-down-and-drag-out fight" Knocked-out(a)   Damaged; "the gym has some of the most knocked-out equipment since Vic Tanny" Knocked_out(p)   Knocked unconscious by a heavy blow Knocker   A device (usually metal and ornamental) attached by a hinge to a door Knocker   Either of two soft fleshy milk-secreting glandular organs on the chest of a woman Knocker   One who disparages or belittles the worth of something Back to top Knocker   A person who knocks (as seeking to gain admittance); "open the door and see who the knocker is" Knocker   (Yiddish) a big shot who knows it and acts that way; a boastful immoderate person Knocking   The sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing); "the knocking grew louder" Knockoff   An unauthorized copy or imitation Knockout   A blow that renders the opponent unconscious Knockout   A very attractive or seductive looking woman Knockout   Very strong or vigorous; "strong winds"; "a hard left to the chin"; "a knockout punch"; "a severe blow" Knockout_drops   Chloral hydrate in combination with alcohol; usually administered surreptitiously to make the drinker unconscious Knockout_punch   A hard punch that renders the opponent unable to continue boxing Knockwurst   Short thick highly seasoned sausage Knock_about   Strike against forcefully; "Winds buffeted the tent" Knock_about   Be around; be alive or active; "Does the old man still kick around?" Knock_against   Collide violently with an obstacle; "I ran into the telephone pole" Knock_back   Cost a certain amount; "My daughter''s wedding set me back $20,000" Knock_cold   Knock unconscious or senseless; "the boxing champion knocked out his opponent in a few seconds" Knock_down   Cause to come or go down; "The policeman downed the heavily armed suspect"; "The mugger knocked down the old lady after she refused to hand over her wallet" Knock_down   Knock down with force; "He decked his opponent" Knock_off   Stop pursuing or acting; "drop a lawsuit"; "knock it off!" Knock_off   Get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing; "The mafia liquidated the informer"; "the double agent was neutralized" Knock_off   Write quickly; "She dashed off a note to her husdband saying she would not be home for supper" Back to top Knock_off   Take by theft; "Someone snitched my wallet!" Knock_off   Cut the price of Knock_on   (rugby) knocking the ball forward while trying to catch it (a foul) Knock_out   Destroy or break forcefully; "The windows were knocked out" Knock_out   Empty (as of tobacco) by knocking out; "knocked out a pipe" Knock_out   Eliminate; "knock out a target" Knock_out   Knock unconscious or senseless; "the boxing champion knocked out his opponent in a few seconds" Knock_out   Overwhelm with admiration; "All the guys were knocked out by her charm" Knock_over   Cause to overturn from an upright or normal position; "The cat knocked over the flower vase"; "the clumsy customer turned over the vase"; "he tumped over his beer" Knock_rummy   A form of rummy in which a player can go out if the cards remaining in their hand total less than 10 points Knock_up   Make pregnant; "He impregnated his wife again" Knoll   A small natural hill Knossos   An ancient town on Crete where Bronze Age culture flourished from about 2000 BC to 1400 BC Knot   A sandpiper that breeds in the arctic and winters in the southern hemisphere Knot   Any of various fastenings formed by looping and tying a rope (or cord) upon itself or to another rope or to another object Knot   Soft lump or unevenness in a yarn; either an imperfection or created by design Knot   A tight cluster of people or things; "a small knot of women listened to his sermon" Knot   A unit of length used in navigation; equivalent to the distance spanned by one minute of arc in latitude; 1,852 meters Knot   Something twisted and tight and swollen; "their muscles stood out in knots"; "the old man''s fists were two great gnarls"; "his stomach was in knots" Knot   A hard cross-grained round piece of wood in a board where a branch emerged; "the saw buckled when it hit a knot" Back to top Knot   Tie or fasten into a knot; "knot the shoelaces" Knot   Tangle or complicate; "a ravelled story" Knot   Make into knots; make knots out of; "She knotted der fingers" Knotgrass   Low-growing weedy grass with spikelets along the leaf stems Knothole   A hole in a board where a knot came out Knotted   Tied with a knot; "his carefully knotted necktie" Knotted   Tangled in knots or snarls; "a mass of knotted string"; "snarled thread" Knotted   Used of old persons or old trees; covered with knobs or knots; "gnarled and knotted hands"; "a knobbed stick" Knotted_marjoram   Aromatic European plant native to Mediterranean and Turkey; not widespread in Europe Knottiness   Puzzling complexity Knotty   Making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve; "a baffling problem"; "I faced the knotty problem of what to have for breakfast"; "a problematic situation at home" Knotty   Highly involved or intricate; "the Byzantine tax structure"; "convoluted legal language"; "convoluted reasoning"; "intricate needlework"; "an intricate labyrinth of refined phraseology"; "the plot was too involved"; "a knotty problem"; "got his way by lab Knotty   Used of old persons or old trees; covered with knobs or knots; "gnarled and knotted hands"; "a knobbed stick" Knotty_pine   Pine lumber with many knots; used especially for paneling and furniture Knout   A whip with a lash of leather thongs twisted with wire; used for flogging prisoners Know   Accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority; "The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne"; "We do not recognize your gods" Know   Be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object; "She doesn''t know this composer"; "Do you know my sister?"; "We know this movie"; "I know him under a different name"; "This flower is known as a Peruvian Lily" Know   Be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about; "I know that the President lied to the people"; "I want to know who is winning the game!"; "I know it''s time" Know   Be aware of the truth of something; have a belief or faith in something; regard as true beyond any doubt; "I know that I left the key on the table"; "Galileo knew that the earth moves around the sun" Know   Know how to do or perform something; "She knows how to knit"; "Does your husband know how to cook?" Back to top Know   Have fixed in the mind; "I know Latin"; "This student knows her irregular verbs"; "Do you know the poem well enough to recite it?" Know   Have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations; "I know the feeling!"; "have you ever known hunger?"; "I have lived a kind of hell when I was a drug addict"; "The holocaust survivors have lived a nightmare"; "I lived through two d Know   Perceive as familiar; "I know this voice!" Know   Be able to distinguish, recognize as being different; "The child knows right from wrong" Know   Know the nature or character of; "we all knew her as a big show-off" Know   Have sexual intercourse with; "This student sleeps with everyone in her dorm"; "Adam knew Eve"; "Were you ever intimate with this man?" Know-all   Someone who thinks he knows everything and refuses to accept advice or information from others Know-how   The (technical) knowledge and skill required to do something Know-it-all   Someone who thinks he knows everything and refuses to accept advice or information from others Know-Nothing_Party   A former political party in the United States; active in the 1850s to keep power out of the hands of immigrants and Roman Catholics Knowable   Capable of being known Knower   A person who knows or apprehends Knowing   Clear and certain mental apprehension Knowing   Highly educated; having extensive information or understanding; "an enlightened public"; "knowing instructors"; "a knowledgeable critic"; "a knowledgeable audience" Knowing   Evidencing the possession of inside information Knowing   Alert and fully informed; "politically aware"; "a knowing collector of rare books"; "the most...technically aware of the novelists under thirty"- W.S.Graham; "surprisingly knowledgeable about what was going on" Knowing   By conscious design or purpose; "intentional damage"; "a knowing attempt to defraud"; "a willful waste of time" Knowingly   With full knowledge and deliberation; "he wittingly deleted the references" Knowingness   Shrewdness demonstrated by knowledge Knowingness   Having knowledge of; "he had no awareness of his mistakes"; "his sudden consciousness of the problem he faced"; "their intelligence and general knowingness was impressive" Back to top Knowledge   The psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning Knowledgeability   Wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge; "his knowledgeability impressed me"; "his dullness was due to lack of initiation" Knowledgeable   Highly educated; having extensive information or understanding; "an enlightened public"; "knowing instructors"; "a knowledgeable critic"; "a knowledgeable audience" Knowledgeable   Thoroughly acquainted with through study or experience; "this girl, so intimate with nature"-W.H.Hudson; "knowledgeaIble about the technique of painting"- Herbert Read Knowledgeable   Alert and fully informed; "politically aware"; "a knowing collector of rare books"; "the most...technically aware of the novelists under thirty"- W.S.Graham; "surprisingly knowledgeable about what was going on" Knowledgeable   Thoroughly acquainted with and skilled in something through study or experience; "well versed in classical languages" Knowledgeableness   Wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge; "his knowledgeability impressed me"; "his dullness was due to lack of initiation" Knowledgeable_about(p)   Thoroughly acquainted with through study or experience; "this girl, so intimate with nature"-W.H.Hudson; "knowledgeaIble about the technique of painting"- Herbert Read Knowledge_base   The content of a particular domain or field of knowledge Knowledge_domain   The content of a particular domain or field of knowledge Knowlton's_cactus   Small clustering cactus of southwestern United States; a threatened species Known   Apprehended with certainty; "a known quantity"; "the limits of the known world"; "a musician known throughout the world"; "a known criminal" Known_as   Known or spoken of as; "though she is named Katherine, she is called Kitty" Know_apart   Recognize or perceive the difference Know_nothing   An ignorant person Know_the_score   Be well-informed Know_what's_going_on   Be well-informed Know_what's_what   Be well-informed Knox   Scottish theologian who founded Presbyterianism in Scotland and wrote a history of the Reformation in Scotland (1514-1572) Knoxville   A city in eastern Tennessee on the Tennessee River Back to top Knuckle   A joint of a finger when the fist is closed Knuckle   Shoot a marble while keeping one''s knuckles on the ground Knuckle   Press or rub with the knuckles Knuckleball   A baseball pitch thrown with little speed or spin Knucklebones   A game in which jackstones are thrown and picked up in various groups between bounces of a small rubber ball Knucklehead   These words are used to express a low opinion of someone''s intelligence Knuckler   A baseball pitch thrown with little speed or spin Knuckles   A small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand Knuckle_down   Work very hard, like a slave Knuckle_duster   A small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand Knuckle_joint   A joint allowing movement in one plane only Knuckle_joint   A joint of a finger when the fist is closed Knuckle_under   Consent reluctantly Knucks   A small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand Knut   King of Denmark and Norway who forced Edmund II to divide England with him; on the death of Edmund II, Canute became king of all England (994-1035) Knut_Hamsun   Norwegian writer of novels (1859-1952) Knut_Pedersen   Norwegian writer of novels (1859-1952) KO   A blow that renders the opponent unconscious KO'd   Knocked unconscious by a heavy blow Koala   Sluggish tailless Australian arboreal marsupial with gray furry ears and coat; feeds on eucalyptus leaves and bark Back to top Koala_bear   Sluggish tailless Australian arboreal marsupial with gray furry ears and coat; feeds on eucalyptus leaves and bark Koan   A paradoxical annecdote or a riddle that has no solution; used in Zen Buddhism to show the inadequacy of logical reasoning Koasati   The Muskhogean language spoken by the Koasati people Koasati   A member of the Muskhogean people formerly living in northern Alabama; a member of the Creek Confederacy Kob   An orange-brown antelope of southeast Africa Kobenhavn   The capital and largest city of Denmark; located on the island of Zealand; "Copenhagen is sometimes called the Paris of the North" Kobo   100 kobos equal 1 naira Kobuk_Valley_National_Park   A national park in Alaska having mountains and forests and tundra and sand dunes and archeological sites Kobus   African antelopes: waterbucks Kobus_kob   An orange-brown antelope of southeast Africa Kobus_leche   Tawny-colored African antelope inhabiting wet grassy plains; a threatened species Koch   German bacteriologist who isolated the anthrax bacillus and the tubercle bacillus and the cholera bacillus (1843-1910) Kochia   Summer cypress Kochia_scoparia   Densely branched Eurasian plant; foliage turns purple-red in autumn Kodagu   A Dravidian language spoken by the Kodagu people Kodagu   A member of an aboriginal people living in the hills in southeastern India Kodiak   Brown bear of coastal Alaska and British Columbia Kodiak   An island off southern Alaska in the Gulf of Alaska; site of the first European settlement in the area which was founded by the Russians in 1784 Kodiak_bear   Brown bear of coastal Alaska and British Columbia Kodiak_Island   An island off southern Alaska in the Gulf of Alaska; site of the first European settlement in the area which was founded by the Russians in 1784 Back to top Koellia   American mountain mint Koestler   British writer (born in Hungary) who wrote a novel exposing the Stalinist purges during the 1930s (1905-1983) Kogia   Pygmy sperm whales Kogia_breviceps   Small sperm whale of warm waters of both coasts of North America Kogia_simus   Very small (to 8 feet) sperm whale of central coasts of Atlantic and Pacific Kohl   A cosmetic preparation used by women in Egypt and Arabia to darken the edges of their eyelids Kohleria   Shrubby herb cultivated for their soft velvety foliage and showy scarlet flowers Kohlrabi   Fleshy turnip-shaped edible stem of the kohlrabi plant Kohlrabi   Plant cultivated for its enlarged fleshy turnip-shaped edible stem Koine   A common language used by speakers of different languages; "Koine is a dialect of ancient Greek that was the lingua franca of the empire of Alexander the Great and was widely spoken throughout the eastern Mediterranean area in Roman times" Koine   A Greek dialect that flourished under the Roman Empire Koinonia   Christian fellowship or communion iwth God or with fellow Christians; said in particular of the early Christian community Kok-saghyz   Perennial dandelion native to Kazakhstan cultivated for its fleshy roots that have high rubber content Kok-sagyz   Perennial dandelion native to Kazakhstan cultivated for its fleshy roots that have high rubber content Kokka   The branch of Shinto recognized as the official state religion of Japan Kokka   Of or pertaining to the branch of Shinto recognized as the state religion of Japan Kokka_Shinto   The branch of Shinto recognized as the official state religion of Japan Kokoi_venom   A potent neurotoxin found in a particular frog Kola   A Chadic language spoken south of Lake Chad Kola   Tree bearing large brown nuts containing e.g. caffeine; source of cola extract Back to top Kolam   A member of a formerly tribal people now living in south central India Kolami   The Dravidian language spoken by the Kolam people in central India Kola_nut   Tree bearing large brown nuts containing e.g. caffeine; source of cola extract Kola_nut   Bitter brown seed containing caffein; source of cola extract Kola_nut_tree   Tree bearing large brown nuts containing e.g. caffeine; source of cola extract Kola_Peninsula   A peninsula in northwestern Russia projecting eastward between the Barents Sea and the White Sea Kolkata   The largest city in India and one of the largest cities in the world; located in eastern India; suffers from poverty and overcrowding Kolkhoz   A collective farm owned by the communist state Kolkhoznik   A member of a kolkhoz Kolkwitzia   Chinese genus of 1 species: beauty bush Kolkwitzia_amabilis   Chinese deciduous shrub with yellow-throated pinkish flowers and bristly fruit; often cultivated as an ornamental Koln   A commercial center and river port in western Germany on the Rhine River; flourished during the 15th century as a member of the Hanseatic League Kolonia   Capital of Micronesia Kol_Nidre   The opening prayer on the eve of Yom Kippur Komi   The Finnic language spoken by the Komi people Komi   A member of a Finnish people living in the northwestern Urals in Russia Komodo_dragon   The largest lizard in the world (10 feet); found on Indonesian islands Komodo_lizard   The largest lizard in the world (10 feet); found on Indonesian islands Komondor   Hungarian breed of large powerful shaggy-coated white dog; used also as guard dog Konakri   A port and the capital of Guinea Back to top Kongo   The Bantu language spoken by the Kongo people living in the tropical forests of Zaire and Congo and Angola Konini   Erect deciduous shrub or tree to 10 feet with maroon-flushed flowers; New Zealand Konoe   Japanese statesman who set Japan''s expansionist policies and formed an alliance with Germany and Italy (1891-1945) Konoye   Japanese statesman who set Japan''s expansionist policies and formed an alliance with Germany and Italy (1891-1945) Konrad_Adenauer   German statesman; chancellor of West Germany (1876-1967) Konrad_Lorenz   Austrian zoologist who studied the behavior of birds and emphasized the importance of innate as opposed to learned behaviors (1903-1989) Konrad_von_Gesner   Swiss naturalist who was one of the founders of modern zoology (1516-1565) Konrad_Zacharias_Lorenz   Austrian zoologist who studied the behavior of birds and emphasized the importance of innate as opposed to learned behaviors (1903-1989) Konstantin_Sergeevich_Alekseev   Russian actor and theater director who trained his actors to emphasize the psychological motivation of their roles (1863-1938) Konstantin_Sergeyevich_Stanislavsky   Russian actor and theater director who trained his actors to emphasize the psychological motivation of their roles (1863-1938) Konstantin_Stanislavsky   Russian actor and theater director who trained his actors to emphasize the psychological motivation of their roles (1863-1938) Kon_Tiki   A light raft made of balsa Koodoo   Either of two spiral-horned antelopes of the African bush Kook   Someone regarded as eccentric or crazy and standing out from a group Kookaburra   Australian kingfisher having a loud cackling cry Kookie   Informal or slang terms for mentally irregular; "it used to drive my husband balmy" Kooky   Informal or slang terms for mentally irregular; "it used to drive my husband balmy" Koopmans   United States economist (born in the Netherlands) (1910-1985) Kopeck   100 kopecks equal 1 ruble Kopek   100 kopecks equal 1 ruble Back to top Kopiyka   100 kopiykas equal 1 hryvnia Kopje   A small hill rising up from the African veld Koplik's_spots   Small red spots with white centers found on the mucous membranes of the mouth and tongue; symptom of measles that appears one or two days before the measles rash appears Koppie   A small hill rising up from the African veld Kor   An ancient Hebrew unit of capacity equal to 10 baths or 10 ephahs Koran   The sacred writings of Islam revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad during his life at Mecca and Medina Koranic   Of or related to the sacred texts of Islam; "Koranic laws" Korbut   Soviet gymnast (born in 1955) Korchnoi   Russian chess master (born in 1931) Korda   British filmmaker (born in Hungary) (1893-1956) Kordofan   A mountainous province of central Sudan Kordofanian   A group of languages spoken in the relatively small Kordofan area of the south Sudan Kore   (Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina Korea   An Asian peninsula (off Manchuria) separating the Yellow Sea and the Sea of Japan; the Korean name is Choson Korean   The Altaic language spoken by the Korean people Korean   A native or inhabitant of Korea who speaks the Korean language Korean   Of or relating to or characteristic of Korea or its people or language; "Korean handicrafts" Korean_lawn_grass   Lawn grass common in China and Japan; grown also in United States Korean_lespedeza   Annual native to Korea but widely cultivated for forage and hay in hot dry regions Korean_Peninsula   An Asian peninsula (off Manchuria) separating the Yellow Sea and the Sea of Japan; the Korean name is Choson Back to top Korean_Strait   A strait between Korea and Japan; connects the East China Sea and the Sea of Japan Korean_velvet_grass   Asiatic creeping perennial grass; introduced in southern United States as a drought-resistant lawn grass Korean_War   A war between North and South Korea; South Korea was aided by the United States and other members of the United Nations; 1950-1953 Korea_Bay   An inlet of the Yellow Sea between northeastern China and western Korea Korea_Strait   A strait between Korea and Japan; connects the East China Sea and the Sea of Japan Korinthos   The modern Greek port near the site of the ancient city that was second only to Athens Korsakoff's_psychosis   Dementia observed during the last stages of severe chronic alcoholism; involves loss of memory for recent events although long term memory is intact Korsakoff's_syndrome   Dementia observed during the last stages of severe chronic alcoholism; involves loss of memory for recent events although long term memory is intact Korsakov's_psychosis   Dementia observed during the last stages of severe chronic alcoholism; involves loss of memory for recent events although long term memory is intact Korsakov's_syndrome   Dementia observed during the last stages of severe chronic alcoholism; involves loss of memory for recent events although long term memory is intact Koruna   The basic unit of money in Czech Republic Koruna   The basic unit of money in Slovakia Korzybski   United States semanticist (born in Poland) (1879-1950) Kos   An Indian unit of length having different values in different localities Kosciusko   Polish patriot and soldier who fought with Americans in the American Revolution (1746-1817) Kosciuszko   Polish patriot and soldier who fought with Americans in the American Revolution (1746-1817) Kosher   Food that fulfills the requirements of Jewish dietary law Kosher   Conforming to dietary laws; "kosher meat"; "a kosher kitchen" Kosher   Proper or legitimate Kosovo   A Serbian province in southern Yugoslavia populated predominantly by Albanians Back to top Kosteletzya   Small genus of herbs of southeastern United States and tropical America and Africa Kosteletzya_virginica   Subshrub of southeastern United States to New York Kota   A Dravidian language spoken by the Kota people Kota   A member of the Dravidian people living in the Nilgiri hills in southern India Kotar   A Dravidian language spoken by the Kota people Kotar   A member of the Dravidian people living in the Nilgiri hills in southern India Kotex   A disposable absorbent pad (trade name Kotex); worn to absorb menstrual flow Koto   Japanese stringed instrument that resembles a zither; has a rectangular wooden sounding box and usually 13 silk strings that are plucked with the fingers Kotoko   A Chadic language spoken south of Lake Chad Kotow   A former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission Kotow   Try to gain favor by cringing or flattering; "He is always kowtowing to his boss" Koto_player   A musician who plays the koto Koudou   Either of two spiral-horned antelopes of the African bush Koumiss   An alcoholic beverage made from fermented mare''s milk; made originally by nomads of central Asia Koussevitzky   United States conductor (born in Russia) who was noted for performing the works of contemporary composers (1874-1951) Kovna   A city in central Lithuania Kovno   A city in central Lithuania Koweit   An Arab kingdom in Asia on the northwestern coast of the Persian Gulf; a major source of petroleum Koweit   A seaport on the Persian Gulf and capital of Kuwait Kowhai   Shrub or small tree of New Zealand and Chile having pendulous racemes of tubular golden-yellow flowers; yields a hard strong wood Back to top Kowtow   A former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission Kowtow   Try to gain favor by cringing or flattering; "He is always kowtowing to his boss" Kowtow   Bend the knees and bow in a servile manner KO_punch   A hard punch that renders the opponent unable to continue boxing Kph   The ratio of the distance traveled (in kilometers) to the time spent traveling (in hours) KR   A communist organization formed in Cambodia in 1970; became a terrorist organization in 1975 when it captured Phnom Penh and created a government that killed an estimated three million people; was defeated by Vietnamese troops but remained active until 19 Kr   A colorless element that is one of the six inert gasses; occurs in trace amounts in air Kraal   A pen for livestock in southern Africa Kraal   A village of huts for native Africans in southern Africa; usually surrounded by a stockade Krafft-Ebing   German neurologist noted for his studies of sexual deviance (1840-1902) Kraft   Strong wrapping paper made from pulp processed with a sulfur solution Kraft_paper   Strong wrapping paper made from pulp processed with a sulfur solution Krait   Brightly colored venomous but nonaggressive snake of southeastern Asia and Malay peninsula Krakatao   A small volcanic island in Indonesia between Java and Sumatra; its violent eruption in 1883 was the greatest in recorded history Krakatau   A small volcanic island in Indonesia between Java and Sumatra; its violent eruption in 1883 was the greatest in recorded history Krakatoa   A small volcanic island in Indonesia between Java and Sumatra; its violent eruption in 1883 was the greatest in recorded history Krakau   An industrial city in southern Poland on the Vistula Krakow   An industrial city in southern Poland on the Vistula Krasner   United States artist remembered for her spontaneous approach to painting; she was a founder of the New York school of abstract expressionism (1908-1984) Kraurosis   Atrophy and shriveling of the skin or mucous membrane Back to top Kraurosis_vulvae   Kraurosis of the vulva; often a precancerous lesion Kraut   Offensive terms for a person of German descent Krauthead   Offensive terms for a person of German descent Krebs   English biochemist (born in Germany) who discovered the Krebs cycle (1900-1981) Krebs_citric_acid_cycle   In all plants and animals: a series of enzymatic reactions in mitochondria involving oxidative metabolism of acetyl compounds to produce high-energy phosphate compounds that are the source of cellular energy Krebs_cycle   In all plants and animals: a series of enzymatic reactions in mitochondria involving oxidative metabolism of acetyl compounds to produce high-energy phosphate compounds that are the source of cellular energy Kreisler   United States violinist (born in Austria) (1875-1962) Kremlin   Citadel of a Russian town Kremlin   Citadel of Moscow, housing the offices of the Russian government Krigia   Any small branched yellow-flowered North American herb of the genus Krigia Krigia_bulbosa   Small yellow-flowered herb resembling dandelions of central and southeastern United States Krigia_dandelion   Small yellow-flowered herb resembling dandelions of central and southeastern United States Krill   Shrimp-like planktonic crustaceans; major source of food for e.g. baleen whales Kris   A Malayan dagger with a wavy blade Krishna   8th and most important avatar of Vishnu; incarnated as a handsome young man playing a flute Krishnaism   Worship of Krishna the 8th avatar of Vishnu Kriss_Kringle   The legendary patron saint of children Kriti   The largest Greek island in the Mediterranean; site of the Minoan civilization that reached its peak in 1600 BC Kroeber   United States anthropologist noted for his studies of culture (1876-1960) Krona   The basic unit of money in Iceland Back to top Krona   The basic unit of money in Sweden Krone   The basic unit of money in Denmark Krone   The basic unit of money in Norway Kronecker   German mathematician (1823-1891) Kronecker_delta   A function of two variables i and j that equals 1 when i=j and equals 0 otherwise Kroon   The basic unit of money in Estonia Kropotkin   Russian anarchist (1842-1921) Kroto   British chemist who with Robert Curl and Richard Smalley discovered fullerenes and opened a new branch of chemistry (bron in 1939) Krubi   Malodorous tropical plant having a spathe that resembles the corolla of a morning glory and attains a diameter of several feet Kruger   Boer statesman (1825-1904) Krummhorn   A Renaissance woodwind with a double reed and a curving tube (crooked horn) Krung_Thep   The capital and largest city and chief port of Thailand; a leading city in southeastern Asia; noted for Buddhist architecture Krupp   German industrialist who manufactured steel in Essen (1787-1826) Krupp   German arms manufacturer and son of Friedrich Krupp; his firm provided ordinance for German armies from the 1840s through World War II (1812-1887) Krypterophaneron   A genus of fish in the family Anomalopidae Krypton   A colorless element that is one of the six inert gasses; occurs in trace amounts in air Krzysztof_Kieslowski   Polish filmmaker who made ten films based on he ten commandments (1941-1996) KS   A state in midwestern United States Kshatriya   A member of the royal or warrior Hindu caste Ku   A radioactive transuranic element which has been synthesized Back to top Ku-chiku   Large bamboo having thick-walled culms; native of China and perhaps Japan; widely brown elsewhere Kuala_Lumpur   The capital and largest city of Malaysia Kuangchou   A city on the Zhu Jiangi delta in southern China; the capital of Guangdong province and a major deep-water port Kuan_Yin   (Buddhism) a female Bodhisattva; often called goddess of mercy and considered an aspect of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara; identified with Japanese Kwannon Kublai_Kaan   Mongolian emperor of China and grandson of Genghis Khan who completed his grandfather''s conquest of China; he establish the Yuan dynasty and built a great capital on the site of modern Beijing where he received Marco Polo (1216-1294) Kublai_Khan   Mongolian emperor of China and grandson of Genghis Khan who completed his grandfather''s conquest of China; he establish the Yuan dynasty and built a great capital on the site of modern Beijing where he received Marco Polo (1216-1294) Kubla_Khan   Mongolian emperor of China and grandson of Genghis Khan who completed his grandfather''s conquest of China; he establish the Yuan dynasty and built a great capital on the site of modern Beijing where he received Marco Polo (1216-1294) Kubrick   United States filmmaker (born in 1928) Kuchean   A dialect of Tocharian Kuchean_dialect   A dialect of Tocharian Kudos   An expression of approval and commendation; "he always appreciated praise for his work" Kudu   Either of two spiral-horned antelopes of the African bush Kudu_lily   South African shrub having a swollen succulent stem and bearing showy pink and white flowers after the leaves fall; popular as an ornamental in tropics Kudzu   Fast-growing vine from eastern Asia having hairy trifoliate leaves and racemes of purple flowers followed by long many-seed hairy pods and tuberous starchy roots; grown for fodder and forage and root starch; widespread in the southern United States Kudzu_vine   Fast-growing vine from eastern Asia having hairy trifoliate leaves and racemes of purple flowers followed by long many-seed hairy pods and tuberous starchy roots; grown for fodder and forage and root starch; widespread in the southern United States Kuenlun   A mountain range in China Kuenlun_Mountains   A mountain range in China Kuhn   Austrian chemist who did research on carotenoids and vitamins (1900-1967) Kui   The Dravidian language spoken by the Kui people in southeastern India Kui   A member of the Dravidian people living in southeastern India Back to top Kukenaam   A famous waterfall in Venezuela Kukenaam_Falls   A famous waterfall in Venezuela Kuki   Kamarupan languages spoken in western Burma and Bangladesh and easternmost India Kuki-Chin   Kamarupan languages spoken in western Burma and Bangladesh and easternmost India Kulanapan   A group of languages of the Hokan family Kulun   The capital and largest city of Mongolia Kumis   An alcoholic beverage made from fermented mare''s milk; made originally by nomads of central Asia Kummel   Liqueur flavored with caraway seed or cumin Kumquat   Small oval citrus fruit with thin sweet rind and very acid pulp Kumquat   Any of several trees or shrubs of the genus Fortunella bearing small orange-colored edible fruits with thick sweet-flavored skin and sour pulp Kumquat_tree   Any of several trees or shrubs of the genus Fortunella bearing small orange-colored edible fruits with thick sweet-flavored skin and sour pulp Kundt's_tube   A measuring instrument used to measure the speed of sound Kund_Johan_Victor_Rasmussen   Danish ethnologist and arctic explorer; led expeditions into the Arctic to find support for his theory that Eskimos and North American Indians originally migrated from Asia (1879-1933) Kung_Fu   A Chinese martial art; combines principles of karate and judo Kung_futzu   Chinese philosopher (circa 551-478 BC) Kunlun   A mountain range in China Kunlun_Mountains   A mountain range in China Kunzite   A pinkish lilac crystal form of the mineral spodumene that is used as a gemstone Kuomintang   The political party founded in 1911 by Sun Yat-sen; it governed China under Chiang Kai-shek from 1928 until 1949 when the Communists took power and subsequently was the official ruling party of Taiwan Kupffer's_cell   Specialized cells in the liver that destroy bacteria and foreign proteins and worn-out blood cells Back to top Kura   A river in western Asia; rises in northeast Turkey and flows to the Caspian Sea Kurakkan   East Indian cereal grass whose seed yield a somewhat bitter flour, a staple in the Orient Kura_River   A river in western Asia; rises in northeast Turkey and flows to the Caspian Sea Kurchatovium   A radioactive transuranic element which has been synthesized Kurchee   Tropical Asian tree with hard white wood and bark formerly used as a remedy for dysentery and diarrhea Kurchi   Tropical Asian tree with hard white wood and bark formerly used as a remedy for dysentery and diarrhea Kurd   A member of a largely pastoral Islamic people who live in Kurdistan; the largest ethnic group without their own state Kurdish   An Iranian language spoken in Turkey and Iran and Iraq and Syria and Russia Kurdish   Of or relating to Kurdistan or the Kurds or their language and culture; "Kurdish Moslems" Kurdistan   An oriental rug woven by Kurds that is noted for fine colors and durability Kurdistan   An extensive geographical region in the Middle East south of the Caucacus Kurdistan_Labor_Pary   A Marxist-Leninist terrorist group of Kurds trying to establish an independent Kurdish state in eastern Turkey Kurdistan_Workers_Party   A Marxist-Leninist terrorist group of Kurds trying to establish an independent Kurdish state in eastern Turkey Kuri-chiku   Small bamboo having thin green culms turning shining black Kurosawa   Japanese filmmaker noted for blending Japanese folklore with Western styles of acting (1910-1998) Kuroshio   A warm ocean current that flows northeastwardly off the coast of Japan into the northern Pacific ocean Kuroshio_current   A warm ocean current that flows northeastwardly off the coast of Japan into the northern Pacific ocean Kurrajong   Widely distributed tree of eastern Australia yielding a tough durable fiber and soft light attractively grained wood; foliage is an important emergency food for cattle Kurrat   Coarse Old World perennial having a large bulb and tall stalk of greenish purple-tinged flowers; widely naturalized Kursk   A city of southwestern Russia Back to top Kurta   A loose collarless shirt worn by many people on the Indian subcontinent (usually with a salwar or churidars or pyjama) Kurt_Godel   United States mathematician (born in Austria) who is remembered principally for demonstrating the limitations of axiomatic systems (1906-1978) Kurt_Vonnegut   United States writer whose novels and short stories are a mixture of realism and satire and science fiction (born in 1922) Kurt_Waldheim   Austrian diplomat who was Secretary General of the United Nations from 1972 to 1981; in 1986 he was elected president of Austria in spite of worldwide allegations that he had direct knowledge of Nazi atrocities during World War II (born in 1918) Kurt_Weill   German composer; collaborated with Bertolt Brecht (1900-1950) Kuru   100 kurus equal 1 lira Kuru   A progressive disease of the central nervous system marked by increasing lack of coordination and advancing to paralysis and death within a year of the appearance of symptoms; thought to have been transmitted by cannibalistic consumption of diseased brain Kurux   A Dravidian language spoken in eastern India Kusan   A Penutian language spoken by the Kusan people Kusan   A member of the North American Indian people of Oregon Kussmaul's_coma   Coma that can develop in inadequately treated cases of diabetes mellitus Kutch   Tannin extract derived from any of several mangrove barks of Pacific areas Kutuzov   Russian field marshal who commanded the Russian opposition to Napoleon (1745-1813) Kuvasz   Long-established Hungarian breed of tall light-footed but sturdy white dog; used also as a hunting dog Kuvi   A Dravidian language spoken in southeast India Kuwait   An Arab kingdom in Asia on the northwestern coast of the Persian Gulf; a major source of petroleum Kuwait   A seaport on the Persian Gulf and capital of Kuwait Kuwaiti   A native or inhabitant of Kuwait Kuwaiti   Of or relating to the capital of Kuwait or its residents; "Kuwaiti streets are lined wiht luxury stores" Kuwaiti   Of or relating to the kingdom of Kuwait or its people; "Kuwaiti ports" Back to top Kuwaiti_dinar   The basic unit of money in Kuwait; equal 1,000 fils Kuwaiti_dirham   Worth one tenth of a Kuwaiti dinar; equal 100 fils Kuwaiti_monetary_unit   Monetary unit in Kuwait Kuwait_City   A seaport on the Persian Gulf and capital of Kuwait Kuznets   United States economist (born in Russia) who developed a method for using a country''s gross national product to estimate its economic growth (1901-1985) Ku_Kluxer   A member of the Ku Klux Klan Ku_Klux_Klan   A secret society of white Southerners in the United States; was formed in the 19th century to resist the emancipation of slaves; used terrorist tactics to suppress Black people KV   A unit of potential equal to a thousand volts Kvass   Fermented beverage resembling beer but made from rye or barley Kvetch   (Yiddish) a nagging complaint Kvetch   (Yiddish) a constant complainer Kvetch   Express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness; "My mother complains all day"; "She has a lot to kick about" KW   A unit of power equal to 1000 watts KW-hr   A unit of energy equal to the work done by a power of 1000 watts operating for one hour Kwa   A group of African language in the Niger-Congo group spoken from the Ivory Coast east to Nigeria Kwacha   The basic unit of money in Malawi Kwacha   The basic unit of money in Zambia Kwai   The basic unit of money in China Kwajalein   World War II (January 1944); American forces landed and captured a Japanese air base Kwajalein   An atoll in the western Marshall Islands that was used as a Japanese air and naval base during World War II Back to top Kwakiutl   A Wakashan language spoken by the Kwakiutl people Kwakiutl   A member of the Wakashan people living around Queen Charlotte Sound and on northern Vancouver Island Kwan-yin   (Buddhism) a female Bodhisattva; often called goddess of mercy and considered an aspect of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara; identified with Japanese Kwannon Kwangchow   A city on the Zhu Jiangi delta in southern China; the capital of Guangdong province and a major deep-water port Kwangju   City in southwestern South Korea; an important military base during the Korean War Kwangtung   A province in southern China Kwannon   Japanese counterpart of Chinese Kuan Yin Kwanza   A festival featuring African-American culture; celebrated between Christmas and New Years Kwanza   The basic unit of money in Angola Kwanzaa   A festival featuring African-American culture; celebrated between Christmas and New Years Kwashiorkor   Severe malnutrition in children resulting from a diet excessively high in carbohydrates and low in protein Kweek   Trailing grass native to Europe now cosmopolitan in warm regions; used for lawns and pastures especially in southern United States and India Kwela   A kind of danceable music popular among black South Africans; includes a whistle among its instruments Kwell   A preparation of lindane that is used to kill lice and itch mites; available in cream or shampoo KY   A state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses Kyanite   A gray or greenish-blue mineral consisting of aluminum silicate in crystalline form; occurs in metaphoric rock, used as a refractory Kyat   The basic unit of money in Myanmar Kyd   English dramatist (1558-1594) Kylie   An Australian boomerang; one side flat and the other convex Kylix   A shallow drinking cup with two handles; used in ancient Greece Back to top Kymograph   Scientific instrument consisting of a rotating drum holding paper on which a stylus traces a continuous record (as of breathing or blood pressure) Kyo-chiku   Immense tropical southeast Asian bamboo with tough hollow culms that resemble tree trunks Kyoto   A city in central Japan on southern Honshu; a famous cultural center that was once the capital of Japan Kyphosidae   Sea chubs Kyphosis   An abnormal backward curve to the vertebral column Kyphosus   Type genus of the Kyphosidae Kyphosus_sectatrix   Food and game fish around Bermuda and Florida; often follow ships Kyphotic   Characteristic of or suffering from kyphosis, an abnormality of the vertebral column Kyrgyzstan   A landlocked republic in west central Asia bordering on northwestern China; formerly an Asian soviet but became independent in 1991 Kyrgyzstani   Of or relating to or characteristic of Kyrgyzstan or its people or culture Kyrgyzstani_monetary_unit   Monetary unit in Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyz_Republic   A landlocked republic in west central Asia bordering on northwestern China; formerly an Asian soviet but became independent in 1991 Kyushu   The southernmost of the four main islands of Japan; contains coal fields Kyyiv   Capital and largest city of the Ukraine; a major manufacturing and transportation center K_particle   An unstable meson produced as the result of a high-energy particle collision K_ration   A small package of emergency rations; issued to United States troops in World War II Back to top