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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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Predilection
A special liking for something
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Biochemistry
Study of chemical substances and processes within living organisms
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Derisive
expressing ridicule, showing no respect for someone or something
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Gelding
A castrated equine animal such as a horse or a donkey
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Trifling
unimportant - or of little value
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Embezzle
Steal money placed in one's trust belonging to the organization one is working for
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Suture
A stitch or stitches holding together the edges of a wound
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Lull (verb)
To make someone feel calm or sleepy
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Bestow
Give or present an honour, title, right or gift
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Confer
1. Exchange opinions 2. Give an honour
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Congruent
In agreement
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Jalopy
An old car in bad condition
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Reconnaissance
Military observation of an area to obtain information about enemy forces
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Neolithic
The last period of the stone age marked by the use of tools and weapons made from stone
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Yearling
An animal (especially a sheep, calf or foal) that is a year old or in its second year
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Mare
The female of a horse or other equine animal (donkey or mule)
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Stallion
An uncastrated adult male horse
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Prologue
A part at the beginning of a play/story that introduces it and establishes the background
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Wittingly
Intentionally, with full knowledge and deliberation (as opposed to unwittingly)
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Wrangle
A dispute or argument typically one that is long running
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