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Weekly Vocabulary Words for Kids - November 30

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What to Know
Our weekly vocabulary lists for kids ages 8-12 feature words frequently encountered in age-appropriate books and other texts. Learn eight new words each week with high-quality Merriam-Webster definitions and pronunciations, plus a fun crossword! You can get more practice on these and hundreds of other words in our award-winning Puku app, available on both iOS and Android.

Weekly Vocabulary for November 30

amiss | see definition»

in the wrong way
ecology | see definition»

a branch of science concerned with the relationships between living things and their environment
esprit | see definition»

lively cleverness or wit
influence | see definition»

the act or power of producing an effect indirectly or without apparent use of force or exercise of command
myopic | see definition»

a lack of foresight : a narrow view of something
perpetrate | see definition»

to be guilty of doing : COMMIT
pretend | see definition»

to give the appearance of being, having, or doing
rebellion | see definition»

open opposition to authority

Vocabulary Activities

Practice this week’s vocabulary with a crossword puzzle.

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