Chapter Kale to Knurly of K by Soule's Synonymes

Kale to Knurly

K

Kale, n. Colewort.

Kamachi, n. Horned-screamer (Palamedea cornuta).

Kamsin, n. Simoon, simoom, samiel.

Keen, a.

1. Eager, zealous, ardent, earnest, fervid, vehement.

2. Sharp, acute, with a fine edge.

3. Piercing, penetrating, cutting.

4. Severe, bitter, poignant, acrimonious, caustic.

5. Shrewd, discerning, quick, sagacious, astute, keen-sighted, keen-eyed, clear-sighted, long-headed.

Keen-eyed, a. Keen, keen-sighted, sharp-sighted.

Keenness, n.

1. Ardor, vehemence, eagerness, earnestness, fervor, zest.

2. Sharpness, acuteness.

3. Severity, rigor, sternness.

4. Causticity, acrimony, asperity, bitterness, pungency.

5. Poignancy, acuteness, bitterness.

6. Shrewdness, sagacity, astuteness.

Keen-sighted, a. Keen, sharp-sighted, keen-eyed.

Keep, v. a.

1. Retain, detain, hold, hold fast.

2. Preserve, maintain, continue.