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.
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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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Opaque
Not able to see through: not transparent
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Onset
The start of something usually unpleasant
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Onerous
Relating to a task which is difficult to do or requires a great deal of effort
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Quash
Reject as invalid; put an end to.
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Hypothesis
An idea or explanation not yet proven.
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Annul
Declare the issue no longer exists
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Miffed
slightly annoying or offended
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Spellbind (verb)
hold the complete attention of someone as though by magic; fascinate
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Forensic
Relating to scientific methods of solving crimes
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Fornication
Consensual sexual intercourse between two people not married
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Audit
Inspection of a company's accounts by an independent body
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Fraud
The crime of getting money or personal gain by deceiving people.
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Furbish
Give a fresh look to; renovate
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Contrive
Arrange or create something with clever planning
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Portend
To act as a sign or warning that something bad is likely to happen.
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Charisma
Charm that can inspire devotion in others
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Stipend
The income paid to a priest
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