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.

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Typhoon
A tropical storm in the region of the Indian or western Pacific Oceans
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Cloister
A covered passage around a square space within a building
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Ongoing
Continuing; still in progress
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Heraldry
The system by which coats of arms are devised, described and regulated
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Flagellate
Flog/rwhip (someone) as a punishment
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Gourmand
A person who enjoys eating and often eats too much
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Chagrin
Feelings of disapointment as a result of failure
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Vernacular
The language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region
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Abbey
A building occupied by a community of monks or nuns
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Troupe
A group of dancers, actors or other theatrical entertainers
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Analyse
To examine something methodically and in detail
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Aphorism
A short, memorable expression of a general truth
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Limbo
1. An uncertain period of awaiting a decision or resolution 2. A dance/game in which the aim is to pass forwards under a low bar without falling or dislodging the bar
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Sceptical
Not convinced that something is true; doubtful
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Marsupial
Mammals who are born incompletely developed and are typically carried in a pouch until developed.
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Hydrosphere
The total amount of water on a planet
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Shortcoming
A fault or failure to reach a certain standard
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Indigent
poor; needy
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Mistrial
A legal trial declared invalid through an error in the proceedings
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Propound
put forward (an idea or theory) for consideration
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