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Weekly Vocabulary Words for Kids April 5

Increase your child's vocabulary with this list.

  1. assert | see definition»

    to state (something) in a strong and definite way

  2. bogus | see definition»

    not genuine

  3. commiserate | see definition»

    to express sadness or sympathy for someone who has experienced something unpleasant

  4. contort | see definition»

    to give an unusual appearance or unnatural shape to by twisting

  5. fumble | see definition»

    to handle something in an awkward or clumsy way

  6. hesitant | see definition»

    feeling or showing unwillingness to do something because of doubt or nervousness

  7. mint | see definition»

    to make coins out of metal : COIN

  8. regale | see definition»

    to entertain or amuse (someone) by telling stories, describing experiences, etc.

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