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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Recriminate
To accuse in return
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Maiden Name
The original surname of a married woman
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Maiden Over
In cricket, an over in which no runs are scored
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Maladjusted
failing to cope with normal life; maladjusted people have been raised in a way that does not prepare them for society's demands
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Nostalgia
Affection for a period in the past
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Wistful
Sad because you want something you can't have
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Accused
A person or group charged with, or on trial for a crime
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Forestall
Prevent by taking action in advance
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Nirvana
A state of perfect peace and happiness
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Anathema
Something that is strongly disliked
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Sovereign
A supreme ruler, especially a monarch (King, Queen or Emperor)
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Monarch
A sovereign head of state, especially a king, queen or emperor
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Molasses
A thick, dark-brown liquid that is produced during the process of making sugar
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Antiquated
Old-fashioned or outdated
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Vivisection
The use of living animals in tests
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Equinox
the time (twice a year) when day and night are of equal length
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Erotic
Tending to arouse sexual desire
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Insidious
Developing gradually but with harmful effects; stealthily treacherous or deceitful
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Inquisition
A period of prolonged and intensive questioning
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