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Vocabulary Entry
kindling
|noun • verb
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N
noun
Material that is easy to ignite and is used to start a fire.
Example Sentences
"The campers gathered some dry twigs for kindling."
"He bought kindling to ensure the fire would start easily."
"Newspapers can serve as good kindling when starting a fire."
V
verb
To ignite or set fire to something, or to arouse a feeling or emotion.
Example Sentences
"The coach's speech kindled a fire in the players."
"They kindled the logs with a match."
"Her words kindled a passion for the art."