/Vocabulary

Weekly Vocabulary Words for Kids August 17

Increase your child's vocabulary with this list.

  1. acknowledge | see definition»

    to regard or describe (someone or something) as having or deserving a particular status

  2. feast | see definition»

    a very large or fancy meal

  3. gadfly | see definition»

    a person who annoys others especially with constant criticism

  4. ovation | see definition»

    an expression of approval or enthusiasm made by clapping or cheering

  5. pittance | see definition»

    a very small amount of money

  6. proverbial | see definition»

    commonly spoken of : widely known

  7. recumbent | see definition»

    lying down

  8. voluntary | see definition»

    done or given because you want to and not because you are forced to : done or given by choice


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