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kaleidoscope

Short Definition : tube in which patterns made by the reflection in mirrors of colored pieces of glass, etc. produce interesting symmetrical effects; series of changing events; Ex. kaleidoscope of European history; CF.

Definition
(noun) a complex pattern of constantly changing colors and shapes Definition
(noun) an optical toy in a tube; it produces symmetrical patterns as bits of colored glass are reflected by mirrors
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for kaleidoscope

"kaleidoscope" derives from (kalos)means "beautiful" + (eidos) means" shape"+(skopeô) means "to look at or to examine"; So the total meaning is "observer of beautiful forms.

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relate it to the microscope or telescope , we look through both of them to see things ,, or colors ,,whatever :)

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"collide" oscope We look into the cylinder to see the peices collide together

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are you keen to gain ken?

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ken

Short Definition : range of knowledge; Ex. beyond one's ken

Definition
(noun) range of what one can know or understand
Synonyms : cognizance
Example Sentence
  • beyond my ken
Definition
(noun) the range of vision
Synonyms : sight
Example Sentence
  • out of sight of land
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ken

ken reminds us of Kennedy=John F Kennedy. What a great range of knowledge he had!!!

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ken sounds like "can" (v: able, n: container). A combination of these is: "able to understand" i.e., range of knowledge.

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In china, if you have ken you can earn a lot of yen (money)

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ken is very similar to den which means place where wild animal live. So, if one having good ken (range of knowledge) won't go to the den.

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the only knowledge kenny from southpark had was of sex

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If someone is akin to you, you recognize, identify, have knowledge about him.

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I cant understand this. This pepsi can business is beyond my ken.

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pen - used to learn more knowledge

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kernel

Short Definition : central or vital part; core; whole seed (as of corn)

Definition
(noun) the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone
Synonyms : meat
Example Sentence
  • black walnut kernels are difficult to get out of the shell
Definition
(noun) a single whole grain of a cereal
Example Sentence
  • a kernel of corn
Definition
(noun) the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
Example Sentence
  • the gist of the prosecutor's argument
  • the heart and soul of the Republican Party
  • the nub of the story
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for kernel

kernel sounds similar to colonel. In an army the colonel has an importance of being the central authority.

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Sounds like KERNEL DEBUGGER in the computer system which is the core

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"kernel" is the CENTRAL part of an operating system (computers)

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killjoy

Short Definition : grouch; spoilsport; one who intentionally spoils the pleasure of others

Definition
(noun) someone who spoils the pleasure of others
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for killjoy

kill+joy....... kill here means spoil .+ others joy means.....to spoil others pleasure....

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kindle

Short Definition : start a fire; ignite; inspire; arouse

Definition
(verb) catch fire
Synonyms : inflame
Example Sentence
  • The dried grass of the prairie kindled, spreading the flames for miles
Definition
(verb) cause to start burning
Example Sentence
  • The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds
Definition
(verb) call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
Example Sentence
  • arouse pity
  • raise a smile
  • evoke sympathy
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for kindle

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kindle sounds like CANDLE..which when lighted can cause something to catch fire.

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One had to be KIND in encouraging/inspiring KIDS , other meaning of kindle, inspiring, encourage

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kindle sounds like CANDLE; We had a Valentine's Day dinner by candlelight, not to kindle romance but to save electricity.

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with the introduction of KINDLE, AMAZON "Kindled" a fire in the market for E-book Readers. (KINDLE is a trademark name for the popular Amazon's E-Book reader)

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kindred

Short Definition : related; belonging to the same group; similar in nature or character; Ex. kindred languages; N: relative; kin; kinship

Definition
(noun) group of people related by blood or marriage Definition
(adj) similar in quality or character
Synonyms : akin
Example Sentence
  • a feeling akin to terror
  • kindred souls
  • the amateur is closely related to the collector
Definition
(adj) related by blood or marriage
Example Sentence
  • kindred clans
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for kindred

all of them are 'kind' 'red' indians ..... so they belong to one community / group share kinship

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focus on kind...so you are kind with your realatives...(blood relations -red )

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there are different kinds of red indians but they all belong to the same group.

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this is simple kind + red (red means blooad) . people with blood of same kinds. kinda the meaning too.

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its like kindergarden school for small children of same age group

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kinetic

Short Definition : producing motion; of motion

Definition
(adj) relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces associated therewith
Example Sentence
  • kinetic energy
Definition
(adj) characterized by motion
Example Sentence
  • modern dance has been called kinetic pantomime
Definition
(adj) supplying motive force
Synonyms : energising energizing
Example Sentence
  • the complex civilization of which Rome was the kinetic center
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for kinetic

kinetic honda..

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active movement in the kindergarten

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active genetic movement

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kismet

Short Definition : fate; destiny; Ex. Kismet is the Arabic word for fate.

Definition
(noun) (Islam) the will of Allah
Synonyms : kismat
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for kismet

sounds like kismat..word in hindi..so kismet means kismat...luck...

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By a twist of "FATE" they "MET" and "KISS"ed after 50 years of being apart

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KISS+ME; when a woman asked a man to kiss her, that means they have FATE with each other.

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It's Islamic so get down on your knees and KISS the MAT (rug)Thank God the airplane landed safely, so you get on your knees and KISS the MAT.

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it was fate and we were destined to kis+met

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kleptomaniac

Short Definition : person who has a compulsive desire to steal

Definition
(noun) someone with an irrational urge to steal in the absence of an economic motive
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for kleptomaniac

maniac(means a strong desire to do something, a madness)+klepto(means steal)...so having a strong desire to steal...something

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it can be split into k(name some krishna)+ left + o(ornaments)+ maniac(desire). As per his desire he stole k's ornaments

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Those who take your laptop without asking you are kleptomaniac.

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kept stealed old man chain

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knack

Short Definition : special talent; art

Definition
(noun) a special way of doing something
Synonyms : bent hang
Example Sentence
  • he had a bent for it
  • he had a special knack for getting into trouble
  • he couldn't get the hang of it
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for knack

knack - knock out... u should have a special talent to knock out ur contender

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TO KICK UR NECK...U NEED TALENT

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Knack sounds very close to 'NAP' < meaning to sleep. So you need special talent, skill to take nap in between office hours! ;) hehe

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KNACK sounds similar as NECK-so u hv to do some special planning to get 2 ur enemy's neck

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Knack means Special Talent in Tamil

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he has a special talent of knocking ppl out

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knack = kn for karnataka acknowledge (ack) in It industry with super talents professionals from whole world.

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