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Weekly Vocabulary Words for Kids - May 10

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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 May 10

advantage | see definition»

personal benefit or gain
exempt | see definition»

not required to do something that others are required to do
glib | see definition»

speaking or spoken carelessly and often insincerely
gusto | see definition»

great enjoyment, energy, and enthusiasm
humble | see definition»

not regarding others as inferior : not overly proud : MODEST
humor | see definition»

to give in to the wishes of
inscrutable | see definition»

difficult to understand : causing people to feel curious or confused
notorious | see definition»

widely known especially for some bad characteristic

Vocabulary Activities

Practice this week’s vocabulary with a crossword puzzle.

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Previous Vocabulary Lessons

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