| Judaism |
Judaism is one of the major religions of the world. Most people whose religion is Judaism live in North America, Israel, and Europe. People who believe in Judaism are called Jewish people or Jews. |
| judge |
A judge is the top person in a court of law and makes important decisions. A judge is a lawyer with a lot of knowledge and experience. A judge's job is to hear what people say and decide what is right or wrong according to the law. Sometimes a judge decides if a person is guilty or not guilty of a crime. A judge also decides how people will be punished if they did something wrong. [3 definitions] |
| juice |
Juice is the liquid from fruits, vegetables, or meats. People sometimes drink juice that comes from fruits or vegetables. |
| July |
July is the seventh month of the year. |
| jump |
When you jump, you push yourself up into the air with your legs. |
| June |
June is the sixth month of the year. |
| jungle |
A jungle is an area of land that is covered with many bushes, plants, and trees that grow close together. Jungles are usually found in warm, rainy parts of the world. |
| Jupiter |
Jupiter is a large, round object out in space. Like our Earth, it is a planet that travels around the sun. Jupiter is the largest of all the planets that go around the sun. Planet Earth could fit inside Jupiter many times. |
| just |
If a person is just, they are fair and honest. [5 definitions] |
| Kalahari Desert |
The Kalahari Desert is a very dry and sandy area of southern Africa. It covers a large area of the country of Botswana and also parts of Namibia and South Africa. The Kalahari Desert is home to lions, giraffes, baboons, zebras, wild dogs, and many other animals. Of course, people live in some parts of the desert too. |
| kangaroo |
A kangaroo is a large mammal that can jump very far. It has short front legs, powerful back legs, and a strong tail. It also has long pointed ears. Kangaroos live in the country of Australia. A female kangaroo has a pouch in its belly, where she carries her baby for a few months after it is born. |
| Kansas |
Kansas is one of the fifty states that make up the United States of America. A short way to write Kansas is KS. |
| kayak |
A kayak is a small boat that is pointed at both ends and is made for one person. [2 definitions] |
| Kazakhstan |
Kazakhstan is a country in Asia. Some of its neighbors are Russia, China, and Uzbekistan. Kazakhstan is a very large country with high mountains, flat lands, and deserts. Many people in Kazakhstan make a living by growing grain, raising cattle, or mining. |
| keep |
When you keep something, you don't throw it away or give it away. Some things that people often keep are love letters and valentines! [4 definitions] |
| keep track of |
When you keep track of something, you watch it and keep a record of its condition or how it is changing. |
| Kentucky |
Kentucky is one of the fifty states that make up the United States of America. A short way to write Kentucky is KY. |
| Kenya |
Kenya is a country in Africa. It lies on the coast of the Indian Ocean. Some of its neighbors are Ethiopia and Tanzania. Kenya has a warm climate. It has both plains and mountains. Much of the world's coffee and tea is grown in Kenya. Kenya is also famous for its large parks. People from all over the world come to see the animals that live there. Kenya is home to lions, giraffes, zebras, elephants, buffaloes, and many other animals. |
| ketchup |
Ketchup is a thick, red sauce that people often eat with meat or potatoes. Ketchup is made with tomatoes, salt, sugar, and spices. |
| kettle |
A metal pot used to boil water for hot drinks is called a kettle. Sometimes it is also called a tea kettle. This kind of kettle has a spout, or opening, to pour the water through. As the water begins to boil in a kettle, steam comes through the spout and usually makes a whistling sound. When you hear the whistle, you know the water is boiling and ready to pour. [2 definitions] |
| key1 |
A key is a small piece of metal that is a cut in a special way. It is used to open or close a lock. People use keys to lock their doors, their cars, and other things that they want to keep safe. [2 definitions] |