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Weekly Vocabulary Words for Kids - January 25

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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 January 25

cull | see definition»

to select or choose (someone or something) from a group
elusive | see definition»

hard to find or capture
fortitude | see definition»

strength of mind that lets a person meet danger, pain, or hardship with courage
mutiny | see definition»

a turning of a group (as of sailors) against a person in charge
petty | see definition»

treating people harshly and unfairly because of things that are not very important
stint | see definition»

a period of time spent at a particular activity
tranquil | see definition»

free from disturbance or turmoil
vestige | see definition»

a tiny amount or visible sign of something lost or vanished : TRACE

Vocabulary Activities

Practice this week’s vocabulary with a crossword puzzle.

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