How many words contain the sequence 'k'?

There are 117 words in our dictionary that contain the exact sequence 'k'. You can browse them all using the list above.

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Some common words containing 'k' include Oakwood, Oaky, Oarcock. These words are frequently used in everyday English communication.

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All Words Containing 'k'

Oakwood Noun (Proper) Oaky Adjective Oarcock Noun Paawkier Adjective Pacemake Verb Pacemaker Noun Pacemaking Noun Qindarka Noun Quick Adjective, Adverb Reckoning Noun Saarbrucken Proper Noun Sabakha Noun Thank Verb Uakari Noun Uarekena Noun Work Verb, Noun Xalostockite Noun

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Words Starting With

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Words Ending With

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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1. What is the modern role of kabakas in Uganda?

Political dictators Cultural figureheads Military generals Supreme Court justices

2. Which article ('a', 'an', 'the') is typically placed directly before 'Oakland' in a sentence?

a an the No article is needed

3. What is the primary diet of a uakari?

Insects and small birds Hard-shelled fruits and seeds Leaves and tree bark Fish and crabs

4. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

He spoke kind to me. He spoke kindly to me. He kind spoke to me. He spoke kindliness to me.

5. Why should you avoid using 'abask' in casual conversation?

It is considered offensive. It is archaic and highly poetic. It is too long. It is a swear word.

6. Which preposition correctly completes: 'The students are keen ___ start the project.'

on for to at

7. Where does the word 'kaas' originate from?

Germany France The Netherlands Italy

8. Where is the Kaaba located?

Jerusalem Medina Mecca Riyadh

9. How many syllables does 'Kabikis' have?

Three One Two Four

10. Where does the word 'kabab' originate from?

Spanish French Arabic Japanese

11. What language does the word 'kabeljous' come from?

Spanish Afrikaans/Dutch Portuguese German

12. What mineral species does xalostockite belong to?

Quartz Calcite Vesuvianite Diamond

13. Which word is the closest modern synonym for 'faailk'?

Wrack Cloud Sand Vessel

14. Where does the name Kabikis originate?

Italy Spain France Greece

15. What does the word 'aardvarks' refer to?

A type of South American bird A type of African mammal A species of desert lizard A kind of nocturnal fish

16. Which famous fragrance family is defined by the use of oakmoss?

Gourmand Chypre Aquatic Citrus

17. How is the initial 'q' of 'qindarka' pronounced?

Like 'k' in kite Like 'kw' in queen Like 'ch' in church Silently

18. Where does the primary stress fall in the pronunciation of 'paawkier'?

Second syllable (paaw-KEE-er) Third syllable (paaw-kee-ER) First syllable (PAW-kee-er) All syllables equally

19. In winemaking, what is 'oak' primarily used for?

Making the bottles Aging the wine in barrels Fertilizing the vines Coloring the grapes

20. What is the opposite of 'oaklike' in terms of material strength?

Sturdy Hard Flimsy Durable

21. Which of the following is a synonym for 'key' when referring to a solution?

Lock Barrier Answer Block

22. Which syllable is stressed in the American pronunciation of 'kabob'?

The first syllable (KAY-bob) The second syllable (kuh-BOB) Neither syllable Both equally

23. What does the word 'kababs' refer to?

A type of soup Small pieces of meat or vegetables roasted on a skewer A type of dessert A cooking pot

24. What does 'kababish' mean when used as an adjective?

A type of cooking pot Having the flavor or aroma of a kabab A person who makes kababs A spicy sauce

25. What is a common dish made with kabeljou?

Grilled kabeljou fillet Kabeljou soup with rice Kabeljou ice cream Kabeljou salad with fruit

26. Is oakmoss safe to eat?

Yes, it is a delicacy Yes, but only when boiled No, it is not edible No, it is highly toxic immediately

27. What does 'pacemaking' mean?

Making peace Setting the pace Stopping a race Building a pacemaker

28. Which word is the closest synonym to 'bank' in a geographical context?

Ocean Shore Mountain Valley

29. What does the Persian root of 'kachari' originally mean?

A marketplace A court or tribunal A temple A school

30. What is the adjective form of 'oak', often used in literature?

Oakish Oaky Oaken Oakful

31. Where does the primary stress fall in 'Kabyle'?

First syllable Second syllable Both equally Neither

32. Which word is often confused with 'kaama' due to similar spelling?

Drama Coma Karma Llama

33. Where does the 'shaw' in Oakenshaw come from?

Old English for 'field' Old English for 'small wood' Celtic for 'water' Latin for 'stone'

34. What part of speech is the word 'aardvark'?

Verb Adjective Noun Adverb

35. How should 'Kabbalahs' be capitalized in academic writing?

Always lowercase Capitalized as a proper noun Only when plural Only at the start of a sentence

36. Which of these words is a French synonym for a kabab?

Satay Brochette Yakitori Souvlaki

37. What is the adjective form of 'knowledge'?

Knowledgable Knowledgeable Knowledgely Knowledgeless

38. What is the plural form of dabchick?

Dabchicken Dabchicks Dabchickes Dabchices

39. Why might a writer choose the word 'oakling' instead of 'sapling'?

It is more scientific It is shorter to spell It sounds more poetic and affectionate It applies to all trees

40. How many syllables does 'oaky' have?

One Two Three Four

41. Which of the following is NOT a type of oak?

White oak Red oak Live oak Pine oak

42. Which of the following is an antonym for 'gabback'?

Insolence Obedience Retort Sass

43. What part of speech is 'Oakesia'?

Verb Noun Adjective Adverb

44. Which language does the word 'kaama' originate from?

Swahili Afrikaans Nama (Khoisan) Zulu

45. In which syllable is the primary stress in 'kachari'?

First syllable Second syllable Third syllable No stress

46. What part of speech is 'oakmoss'?

Noun Verb Adverb Preposition

47. Where is the kabeljous primarily found?

The North Sea The Great Lakes Southern Africa The Amazon Basin

48. How is the final syllable 'sou' in 'kabassou' pronounced?

Like 'cow' Like 'so' Like 'zoo' Like 'sue' (the name)

49. In which region is the term 'dabchick' most commonly used in everyday language?

The United States Australia The United Kingdom South America

50. Where does the primary stress fall in 'kaberu'?

Second syllable First syllable Third syllable Evenly distributed