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.
1. make or shape (a metal object) by heating it and hammering it 2. Create something strong, long lasting or successful
Forge (verb)
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to remove something until you are left with that you want, typically wheat from chaff
Winnow
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make someone unable to think or feel properly; to make stupid, groggy or insensible
Stupefy
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1. the act of putting forward something (as for consideration or comment) 2. the action of accepting or yielding to a superior force
Submission
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1. the act of causing something to turn in a different direction 2. something that diverts the mind
Diversion
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1.roll about or lie in mud or water especially to keep cool 2. to remain in the emotional state longer than is normal (unhappy or happy)
Wallow
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