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.
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Homily
A short sermon. Advice about how someone should behave. Religious speech offering moral correction
Mnemonic
Artefact
An object of historical interest, such as an ancient pot or tool usually handmade by humans
Mnemonic
Skittish
Relating to an Animal: Easily Scared. Relating to a human: playful, not serious; unpredictable
Mnemonic
Paramilitary
Organised like a military force but not official. Examples include the IRA and UDA.
Mnemonic
Advocacy
Act of supporting a cause or proposal; putting forward a case on someone else's behalf
Mnemonic
Critique
A detailed analysis of something. A written examination and judgement of a persons work
Mnemonic