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Weekly Vocabulary Words for Kids

Increase your child’s vocabulary with these weekly vocab lists and activities!

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 September 21

acquiesce | see definition»

to accept, agree, or give consent by keeping silent or by not making objections
anxious | see definition»

afraid or nervous especially about what may happen
escalate | see definition»

to increase in extent, volume, or scope : expand
idyllic | see definition»

very peaceful, happy, and enjoyable
jolt | see definition»

a sudden shock or surprise
rebut | see definition»

to prove to be wrong by argument or by proof
thing | see definition»

Something that exists and can be talked about
vivid | see definition»

seeming like real life because it is very clear, bright, or detailed

Vocabulary Activities

Practice this week’s vocabulary with a crossword puzzle.

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Previous Vocabulary Lessons

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