Part 11 of the compilation of A-Z VOCABULARY (with synonyms, antonyms and its usage in a sentence) for SSC, BANK (IBPS, SBI, RBI GRADE B) and other exams.

Part 11 of the compilation of most important A- Z vocabulary (with synonyms,  antonyms and its usage in a sentence) for SSC, Bank and other exams

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💠Part 11 of the compilation of A-Z VOCABULARY (with synonyms, antonyms and its usage in a sentence)  for SSC, BANK (IBPS, SBI, RBI GRADE B) and other exams. 

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⚫Knell (n)

Meaning-   death knell,  last blow

Knell   Synonyms -  chime, peal, dirge,  jangle 

Use knell in a sentence 

Example-  The Second World War  proved to be a knell for British imperialism. 



⚫Kiln (n)

Meaning-  brick furnace

Kiln   Synonyms -  oven, stove,  microwave,  dryer 

 Kiln  Antonyms -  ice box

Use kiln in a sentence 

Example-  Rakesh is running a brick kiln these days. 


⚫Kinship (n)

Meaning-  affinity


 Kinship  Synonyms -  similarity,  connection,  community,  alliance 


Kinship   Antonyms -  isolation,  diversity, loneliness,  distance 

Use kinship in a sentence 

Example-  There is  kinship between a tiger and a cat. 


⚫Kickback (n)

Meaning-   bribe


Kickback   Synonyms -  bribery, graft,  rebounding,  hush money 


Kickback   Antonyms -  extra charge,  additional costs,  extra expenses,  total income 

Use kickback in a sentence 

Example-  Shyam was charged with taking kickback.


⚫Kindred (adj)

Meaning-   having common features


Kindred   Synonyms -  related,  kin, cognate,  similar 


 Kindred  Antonyms -  unrelated,  irrelevant, antipodal, diverse 

🔹Use kindred in a sentence 

Example-  Most of the European languages are kindred because they have a common source. 


⚫Knack (n)

Meaning-   cleverness,  art


Knack   Synonyms -  talent,  ability,  skill, aptitude 


Knack   Antonyms -  inability,  incapacity,  inadequacy,  fragility 

🔹Use knack in a sentence 

Example-  Politicians know the knack of putting the people off.


⚫Kleptomania (n)

Meaning-   obsession to steal


 Kleptomania  Synonyms -  dipsomania, desire,  fury, mania 

🔹Use kleptomania in a sentence 

Example-  kleptomania is a psychological urge to steal.


⚫Kinetic ( adj)

Meaning-   motion


Kinetic   Synonyms -  dynamic,  active,  energetic,  lively 


 Kinetic  Antonyms -  lethargic,  non-moving, inactive,  dull

🔹Use kinetic in a sentence 

Example-  The dust particles in air are in kinetic motion. 


⚫Knave (n)

Meaning-   dishonest person


Knave   Synonyms -  scoundrel,  villain,  rascal, blackguard


 Knave  Antonyms -  hygiene,  exonerate,  hero, reliable person 

🔹Use knave in a sentence 

Example-  Don't believe him because he is a knave and scoundrel. 


⚫Knotty ( adj)

Meaning-   complicated


Knotty   Synonyms -  complex,  difficult,  hard, tricky 


Knotty   Antonyms -  royal, facile,  simple,  straight 

🔹Use knotty in a sentence 

Example-  Since independence,  India has not been able to solve a single knotty problem facing the country. 


⚫Kindle (v)

Meaning-   arouse feeling


Kindle   Synonyms -  ignite,  inflame,  provoke,  stimulate 


Kindle   Antonyms -  extinguish,  dampen,  calm, discourage 

🔹Use kindle in a sentence 

Example-  The timely arrival of my friend  kindled in me a hope of getting proper medical treatment. 


⚫Kiosk (n)

Meaning-   small booth


Kiosk   Synonyms -  stall, pavilion,  cubicle,  box


Kiosk   Antonyms -  mansion,  supermarket,  hige store 

🔹Use kiosk in a sentence 

Example-   Raman is running his business in a kiosk because he can't afford a shop right now. 


⚫Kernel (n)

Meaning-   inner part of fruit


Kernel   Synonyms -  marrow,  pith, core,  essence 


Kernel   Antonyms -  exterior,  boundary,  coating,  distract 

🔹Use kernel in a sentence 

Example-  The kernel of the fruit is always tasty. 


⚫Keepsake (n)

Meaning-   memento,  reminder


Keepsake   Synonyms -  remembrance,  memorial,  token, trophy

🔹Use Keepsake in a sentence 

Example-  Sheetal gave him a ring as a  keepsake. 


⚫Kudos (n)

Meaning-   honour,  credit


Kudos   Synonyms -  praise,  acclaim,  applause,  honor 


Kudos   Antonyms -  shame,  criticism,  backbiting,  anonymity 

🔹Use kudos in a sentence 

Example-  Kapil Dev won kudos when he brought home the World Cup in 1983.