Knowledge: Words

Useful words from our stories with simple meanings and everyday comparisons for readers aged 8 to 14.

• Camouflage Material or design used to disguise or hide something, often used on vehicles during testing to conceal their new features.
• Chassis The base frame of a car or other vehicle, to which the engine, wheels, and other parts are attached.
• Conglomerate A large company that owns many smaller companies that do different kinds of business.
• Constellation A group of stars that forms a recognizable pattern or outline in the night sky, often named after mythological figures, animals, or objects.
• Disoriented Confused about where you are or what is happening.
• Initial Public Offering (IPO) The first time a company sells shares of its stock to the public.
• Innings A turn at batting by one team or a single player in cricket.
• Looting The act of stealing goods, usually during a war, riot, or other disturbance.
• Market Capitalization The total value of all a company's shares of stock.
• Meteor A small piece of rock or dust from space that burns up and glows as it enters Earth's atmosphere, creating a streak of light.
• Partnership When two batsmen bat together and score runs before one of them gets out.
• Prosecuted To be officially charged with a crime and brought to court.
• Refine To make something pure or clean by removing unwanted substances.
• Reprimanded To be told off or criticized officially and strongly.