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Weekly Vocabulary Words for Kids May 13

Increase your child's vocabulary with this list.

  1. consternation | see definition»

    a strong feeling of surprise or sudden disappointment that causes confusion

  2. defer | see definition»

    to give in or yield to the opinion or wishes of another

  3. melancholy | see definition»

    feeling or showing sadness : very unhappy

  4. obscure | see definition»

    to hide or cover (something) : to be in front of (something) so that it cannot be seen

  5. obstinate | see definition»

    sticking stubbornly to an opinion or purpose

  6. peevish | see definition»

    complaining a lot : IRRITABLE

  7. placid | see definition»

    not moving much : calm and steady

  8. rejuvenate | see definition»

    to make (someone) feel or look young, healthy, or energetic again

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