/Vocabulary

Weekly Vocabulary Words for Kids May 9

Increase your child's vocabulary with this list.

  1. commend | see definition»

    to speak or write of with approval : PRAISE

  2. ignorant | see definition»

    having little or no knowledge : not educated

  3. inveigh | see definition»

    to protest or complain bitterly

  4. iota | see definition»

    a tiny amount

  5. merit | see definition»

    to be worthy of or have a right to

  6. opt | see definition»

    to make a choice

  7. preceding | see definition»

    existing or happening before in time or place : PREVIOUS

  8. surfeit | see definition»

    an amount that is too much or more than you need

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