Vocabulary

Weekly Vocabulary Words for Kids February 12

Increase your child's vocabulary with this list.

  1. aloft | see definition»

    in the air or in flight

  2. conjecture | see definition»

    an opinion or idea formed without proof or sufficient evidence : guess

  3. contingent | see definition»

    depending on something else that may or may not exist or occur

  4. debunk | see definition»

    to show that something (such as a belief or theory) is not true : to show the falseness of (a story, idea, statement, etc.)

  5. mature | see definition»

    having or showing the qualities of an adult person

  6. scrimp | see definition»

    to spend as little money as you can : to be careful about spending money

  7. subside | see definition»

    to become less strong or intense

  8. ungainly | see definition»

    moving in an awkward or clumsy way : not graceful

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