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.
- 1801-1820
- 1821-1840
- 1841-1860
- 1861-1880
- 1881-1900
- 1901-1920
- 1921-1940
- 1941-1960
- 1961-1980
- 1981-2000
- 2001-2015
Besiege (verb)
surround (a place) with armed forces in order to capture it or force its surrender
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Accordingly
1. in a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstance 2. as a result; therefore
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Upholstery
soft, padded textile covering that is fixed to furniture such as armchairs and sofas
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Implement
1. (noun) a tool, utensil or instrument used for a particular purpose 2. (verb) put (a decision, plan, agreement) into action or use
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Mien
a person's appearance or manner, especially as an indication of their character or mood
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