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Kevin the king of kangaroos kept koalas in Kentucky.

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Kis forKhaki

Something is khaki if it is a dull greenish brown. It is frequently used as a color for uniforms, particularly in the military.

Kis forKick

You kick something when you hit it with your feet. A lot of sports are played by kicking a ball.

Kis forKicks

Kicks is the plural of kick.
It might also be a slang word for something you enjoy, for example "she gets her kicks from collecting shells".

Kis forKid

A baby goat is called a kid.

Kis forKill

You kill something when you stop it from being alive. When a person kills another person on purpose, it is called murder.
Killing might also mean stopping something from happening, for example "lack of money killed his plans to go to Europe".

Kis forKilled

Killed is the past tense of kill.

Kis forKiln

A kiln is a special kind of oven designed for firing pottery or bricks. Some kilns are big enough to dry timber in, or for smelting ore into metal.

Kis forKilt

A kilt is a traditional Scottish garment for men and boys. It is made from woolen, tartan fabric. It is knee-length, and worn like a skirt.

Kis forKin

Kin is another word for relative, someone in your family like your parents or your siblings.

Kis forKindle

You kindle a fire when you first start it. The word kindle can also be used to describe something else starting, for example "a love for her was kindled in him".
The king in chess is the most important piece in the game. It can move one square at a time in any direction.

The king must be protected, because the game ends when a king is in check and cannot escape.
A kingfisher is a type of bird found all over the world. Many kingfishers live near water, and dive for fish.
Kingfishers also eat crayfish, frogs, and insects. Forest dwelling kingfishers eat small reptiles.

Kis forKink

A kink is a sharp bend or twist in something that might even stop it from functioning properly.

For example, a kink in a hose can stop or slow the flow of water.

Kis forKinkajou

A kinkajou is a small, cat-like mammal with thick fur, a long tail, and big, dark eyes. It lives in trees in tropical forests in Central and South America. Kinkajous use their long, flexible tongues to lick fruit, flowers, and honey. They also eat insects.

Kis forKip

A kip is another word for a nap.

Kis forKiss

Kissing is when you press your puckered lips against something else. People normally kiss each other on the cheek or lips.

Kis forKissed

Kissed is the past tense of kiss.

Kis forKit

Kit is a word used to describe a baby fox, beaver, ferret or other mammal that is covered in fur.

Kis forKitchen

A kitchen is a room in a house where you cook your meals. Some kitchens are big enough for a table and chairs so you can eat meals in your kitchen too.