Vocabulary

Weekly Vocabulary Words for Kids May 6

Increase your child's vocabulary with this list.

  1. chronic | see definition»

    continuing for a long time or returning often

  2. compunction | see definition»

    a feeling of guilt or regret : remorse

  3. draconian | see definition»

    very severe or cruel

  4. founder | see definition»

    to fill with water and sink

  5. motive | see definition»

    a reason for doing something

  6. octothorpe | see definition»

    the symbol #

  7. supercilious | see definition»

    having or showing the proud and unpleasant attitude of people who think that they are better or more important than other people

  8. wreak | see definition»

    to bring down as or as if punishment

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