Vocabulary

Weekly Vocabulary Words for Kids May 4

Increase your child's vocabulary with this list.

  1. bastion | see definition»

    some place or something that gives protection against attack

  2. beckon | see definition»

    to appear attractive or inviting

  3. complement | see definition»

    something that completes something else or makes it better

  4. deter | see definition»

    to turn aside, discourage, or prevent from acting

  5. discard | see definition»

    to throw (something) away because it is useless or unwanted

  6. nexus | see definition»

    center, focus

  7. trepidation | see definition»

    a state of alarm or nervousness

  8. trove | see definition»

    a valuable collection : treasure; also: haul, collection

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