kernel, n. [seed], [grain]; [nucleus]; [gist], core, [pith], substance, essence, [marrow]. Associated words: enucleate, enucleation, exacinate, exacination.
kerosene, n. [coal oil], petroleum.
kettle, n. caldron (a large kettle).
kettledrum, n. tympano; pl. tympani.
key, n. Associated words: claviger, clavigerous, cleidomancy, escutcheon, [lock].
key, n. clew, [solution], [guide], [explanation], elucidation, clavis; [wharf], [quay]; forelock, cotter, [bar], [pin]; samara.
keyboard, n. clavier.
kick, v. [spurn], calcitrate, recalcitrate, winch; [resist], [oppose]; [recoil].
kick, n. [kicking], [opposition].