Mammoth Memory

Vocabulary Word Test

Here's a really quick way of testing if you've learned the meanings of the words in this section. Look at the word definitions below and see if you can remember what each word is from their definitions.

If you get stuck, you can be shown the mnemonic to reveal an image that should help you remember.

To check if you're right, or remind you if you've forgotten, click the question and it will flip to reveal the answer.

Go through the whole list to see how many words you can recall. Revisit any that you had difficulty remembering until you're confident you can recall all of them.

 

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suddenly change direction
Veer
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relating to the immediate surroundings of something
Ambient
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feel or express discontent; complain
Repine
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a principle or belief, especially of a religion or philosophy
Tenet
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1. Having many curves and turns 2. Supple, thin and graceful
Sinuous
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A state of happiness and satisfaction
Contentment
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a state in which everyone or everything looks the same
Uniformity
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1. Useful and functional rather than being attractive or fashionable 2. Able to do several things well
Utility (adjective)
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providing psychological relief through emotional release
Cathartic
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1/ a young person. 2/ immature.
Juvenile
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clumsy, awkward and unskilled
Maladroit
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a visible form of an idea, quality or feeling
Embodiment
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extremely hungry
Ravenous
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regarded as holy; greatly revered and honoured
Hallowed
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difficult, tiring and involves a lot of effort
Arduous
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someone who behaves or thinks like most people rather than doing things that are original
Conformist
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a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something
Blemish
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the science or practice of building or flying aircraft
Aeronautics
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tolerate or allow; to put up with
Brook (verb)
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1. excessively full of praise kindness or interest but obviously insincere 2. Having an oily or soapy feel; smooth and greasy in texture
Unctuous
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