/Vocabulary

Weekly Vocabulary Words for Kids May 23

Increase your child's vocabulary with this list.

  1. aloof | see definition»

    not friendly or outgoing

  2. cursory | see definition»

    done or made quickly

  3. curtail | see definition»

    to shorten or reduce by cutting off the end or a part of

  4. evident | see definition»

    clear to the sight or to the mind : PLAIN

  5. juggernaut | see definition»

    something (such as a force, campaign, or movement) that is extremely large and powerful and cannot be stopped

  6. minuscule | see definition»

    very small

  7. mirth | see definition»

    happiness and laughter : merry behavior

  8. nettle | see definition»

    to make (someone) angry

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