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Weekly Vocabulary Words for Kids March 29

Increase your child's vocabulary with this list.

  1. chortle | see definition»

    to laugh because you are amused or pleased by something

  2. ornate | see definition»

    decorated in a fancy way

  3. penchant | see definition»

    a strong liking for something or a strong tendency to behave in a certain way

  4. secluded | see definition»

    hidden from view : private and not used or seen by many people

  5. sinuous | see definition»

    having a wavy or winding form

  6. surge | see definition»

    to move very quickly and suddenly in a particular direction

  7. vehement | see definition»

    expressed with force

  8. wheedle | see definition»

    to get (someone) to think or act a certain way by flattering

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