Mammoth Memory

Vocabulary Word Flash Cards

 

Our flash cards are a great way of testing if you've learned the meanings of the words in this section. Look at the words below and see if you can remember what each of them means.

If you get stuck, press "mnemonic" to show an image that should help you remember.

To check if you're right, or remind you if you've forgotten, press the card to flip it.

Go through the whole list to see how many word definitions you can recall. Practise until you're confident you can recall all of them.

Back to list

Veer
suddenly change direction
Mnemonic
Ambient
relating to the immediate surroundings of something
Mnemonic
Repine
feel or express discontent; complain
Mnemonic
Tenet
a principle or belief, especially of a religion or philosophy
Mnemonic
Sinuous
1. Having many curves and turns 2. Supple, thin and graceful
Mnemonic
Contentment
A state of happiness and satisfaction
Mnemonic
Uniformity
a state in which everyone or everything looks the same
Mnemonic
Utility (adjective)
1. Useful and functional rather than being attractive or fashionable 2. Able to do several things well
Mnemonic
Cathartic
providing psychological relief through emotional release
Mnemonic
Juvenile
1/ a young person. 2/ immature.
Mnemonic
Maladroit
clumsy, awkward and unskilled
Mnemonic
Embodiment
a visible form of an idea, quality or feeling
Mnemonic
Ravenous
extremely hungry
Mnemonic
Hallowed
regarded as holy; greatly revered and honoured
Mnemonic
Arduous
difficult, tiring and involves a lot of effort
Mnemonic
Conformist
someone who behaves or thinks like most people rather than doing things that are original
Mnemonic
Blemish
a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something
Mnemonic
Aeronautics
the science or practice of building or flying aircraft
Mnemonic
Brook (verb)
tolerate or allow; to put up with
Mnemonic
Unctuous
1. excessively full of praise kindness or interest but obviously insincere 2. Having an oily or soapy feel; smooth and greasy in texture
Mnemonic