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Saturday, June 20, 2026

FEATURING SILENT AND PRONOUNCED "K"S

These words either have a silent 'K' (like in 'KNAPSACK' or 'KNOCK-KNOCK') or a pronounced 'K' sound (like in 'JACKKNIFE').

Individual words:

•JACKKNIFE: This is a large folding knife. It can also describe when a truck's trailer folds sharply against its cab, usually in an accident. The 'K' is clearly pronounced.

•KNAPSACK: A knapsack is a type of bag carried on your back, similar to a small backpack. People use it for hiking or travel. The first 'K' is silent.

•KNICKS: This is the nickname for the New York Knickerbockers, a famous professional basketball team in the USA. The initial 'K' in 'Knicks' is silent.

•KNOCK-KNOCK: This is the start of a popular type of joke in English, especially among children. It also means to hit a door gently. The 'K' in 'knock' is silent.

ENDORSE

These words all mean to give your approval or help to someone or something. You are showing you agree or believe in them.

Individual words:

•BACK: To agree with someone or something, or to help them. Like saying, "I am on your side." You are providing assistance.

•BOLSTER: To make something stronger or improve it, often by giving confidence or support. It helps strengthen a claim or feeling.

•CHAMPION: To speak up for and strongly defend a person, idea, or cause. You believe in them very much and publicly advocate for them.

•SUPPORT: To help, encourage, or agree with someone or something. It's a general word for giving aid or showing approval.

KINDS OF CHAIRS

All of these words are different types of chairs or places to sit.

Individual words:

•BEANBAG: A large, soft bag filled with small beads. You can sit or lie on it, and it shapes to your body. It's a very casual kind of seat, popular with young people.

•RECLINER: A comfortable chair that you can lean back in. Often, a part comes up to support your feet. It's common in US homes for relaxing, like watching TV.

•ROCKER: A chair with curved legs that lets you gently move back and forth. Many American parents use it to comfort babies. It's relaxing.

•STOOL: A simple seat without a backrest or armrests. Some are tall, like at a kitchen counter. Others are short. It's for quick sitting.

WORDS REPEATED IN HIT SONG TITLES

These words are famous because they are repeated twice in the titles of popular hit songs, like "Louie Louie" or "New York, New York."

Individual words:

•JUMPIN': This word means "jumping" or "very lively." It is famous from the song "Jumpin', Jumpin'" by Destiny's Child, where the word is said twice in the title, making it catchy.

•LOUIE: "Louie" is a man's name, like Louis. It became famous with the classic rock song "Louie Louie" by The Kingsmen. This song repeats the name and is an iconic example of 1960s American rock.

•NEW YORK: New York is a very famous large city in the USA. The title "New York, New York" refers to a well-known song by Frank Sinatra, celebrating the city so much that its name is repeated.

•REBEL: A "rebel" is someone who does not follow rules or tries to change things. The word is famous from David Bowie's song "Rebel Rebel," which repeats the word to emphasize a defiant attitude.