VOA Word Book, K

keep [(1) to possess; (2) to have for oneself] They kept the old house for a long time. (1) He keeps most of the money that he earns. (2) kick [to hit with the foot] How far can you kick the ball? kidnap [to seize and take away by force] The man kidnapped the boy but released him after the family paid him a million dollars.

kill [(1) to make dead; (2) to cause to die] The woman killed her three husbands for their money. (1) The blight killed almost every chestnut tree in the United States. (2) kind [(1) sort; (2) gentle; (3) caring; (4) helpful] What kind of dog is that? (1) He is a kind man. (2) She was a kind mother to all her children. (3) A kind old man told me where to find your house. (4) kiss [to touch with the mouth to show love or honor] Do you remember your first kiss? knife [a tool or weapon used to cut] The knife that he found was very sharp.

know [(1) to understand something as correct; (2) to have the facts about; (3) to recognize someone because you have met and talked together before] I know the answer to your question. (1) Do you know how deep the river is here? (2) He knew her for many years. (3) knowledge [(1) that which is known; (2) learning or understanding] A huge library in Alexandria, Egypt, was the world's center of knowledge 2,300 years ago. (1) You can use the Internet computer system to find knowledge about a great many subjects. (2)