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kept up

adjective · kept in good condition

keratin

noun · a fibrous scleroprotein that occurs in the outer layer of the skin and in horny tissues such as hair, feathers, nails, and hooves

keratinise

verb · become horny and impregnated with keratin

keratinize

verb · become horny and impregnated with keratin

ketoaciduria

noun · excessive amounts of ketone bodies in the urine as in diabetes mellitus or starvation

ketone body

noun · a ketone that is an intermediate product of the breakdown of fats in the body; any of three compounds (acetoacetic acid, acetone, and/or beta-hydroxybutyric acid) found in excess in blood and urine of persons with metabolic disorders

key

adjective · serving as an essential component

Example: a cardinal rule

key out

verb · identify as in botany or biology, for example

key pattern

noun · an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief)

Example: there was a simple fret at the top of the walls

key signature

noun · the sharps or flats that follow the clef and indicate the key

keyed

adjective · fitted with or secured by a key

Example: a keyed instrument

keyless

adjective · lacking or not requiring a key

Example: a keyless lock operated by a series of pushbuttons

khaddar

noun · a coarse homespun cotton cloth made in India

khama

noun · Botswanan statesman who was the first president of Botswana (1921-1980)

khaya

noun · African mahogany trees

kibbitz

verb · make unwanted and intrusive comments

kibitz

verb · make unwanted and intrusive comments

kibosh

verb · stop from happening or developing

Example: Block his election

kick about

verb · be around; be alive or active

Example: Does the old man still kick around?

kick around

verb · discuss lightly

Example: We bandied around these difficult questions

kick back

verb · spring back, as from a forceful thrust

Example: The gun kicked back into my shoulder

kick down

verb · open violently

Example: kick in the doors

kick downstairs

verb · assign to a lower position; reduce in rank

Example: She was demoted because she always speaks up

kick in

verb · open violently

Example: kick in the doors

kick one's heels

verb · wait or pass the time aimlessly or futilely; be kept waiting

Example: She kicked her heels for hours at the gate of the Embassy

kick out

verb · remove from a position or office

Example: The chairman was ousted after he misappropriated funds

kick the bucket

verb · pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

Example: She died from cancer

kick upstairs

verb · give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

Example: John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired

kid-glove

adjective · showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people

Example: by diplomatic conduct he avoided antagonizing anyone

kiddie porn

noun · the illegal use of children in pornographic pictures or films

kidnap

verb · take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom

Example: The industrialist's son was kidnapped

kidney wort

noun · widely spreading evergreen shrub of southwestern United States with flower heads in a leafy panicle

kidney-shaped

adjective · (of a leaf or bean shape) resembling the shape of kidney

kiliwi

noun · the Yuman language spoken by the Kiliwa

kill off

verb · kill en masse; kill on a large scale; kill many

Example: Hitler wanted to exterminate the Jews, Gypsies, Communists, and homosexuals of Europe

killing

adjective · very funny

Example: a killing joke

kilo

noun · one thousand grams; the basic unit of mass adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

Example: a kilogram is approximately 2.2 pounds

kin

adjective · related by blood

kin group

noun · group of people related by blood or marriage

kinaesthetically

adverb · in a kinesthetic manner; by means of kinesthesia

Example: he can perceive shapes kinesthetically

kind

adjective · tolerant and forgiving under provocation

Example: our neighbor was very kind about the window our son broke

kind of

adverb · to some (great or small) extent

Example: it was rather cold

kind-hearted

adjective · having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition

Example: a generous and kindhearted teacher

kinda

adverb · to some (great or small) extent

Example: it was rather cold

kindhearted

adjective · having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition

Example: a generous and kindhearted teacher

kindle

verb · call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

Example: arouse pity

kindled

adjective · set afire

Example: the ignited paper

kindliness

noun · friendliness evidence by a kindly and helpful disposition

kindly

adjective · pleasant and agreeable

Example: a kindly climate

kindred

adjective · related by blood or marriage

Example: kindred clans

kinesthesia

noun · the ability to feel movements of the limbs and body

kinesthetically

adverb · in a kinesthetic manner; by means of kinesthesia

Example: he can perceive shapes kinesthetically