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.
- 1801-1820
- 1821-1840
- 1841-1860
- 1861-1880
- 1881-1900
- 1901-1920
- 1921-1940
- 1941-1960
- 1961-1980
- 1981-2000
- 2001-2020
- 2021-2040
- 2041-2060
- 2061-2080
- 2081-2100
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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The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual character
Personality
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1. of a route, not a direct way 2. showing a skillful use of underhanded tactics to achieve a goal; cunning
Devious
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1. light and delicate, especially in an unnatural way 2. relating to regions beyond earth
Ethereal
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the traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed through the generations by word of mouth
Folklore
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