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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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Excessive attention to detail; very concerned about cleanliness
Fastidious
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A chain or garland of flowers. A decorative chain
Festoon
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To decorate and add beauty
Adorn
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Physical or mental weakness especially as a result of illness
Debility
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Decadence
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Not able to be improved
Definitive
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The confidence or enthusiasm of a person or group
Morale
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Join or mix two or more things together
Interfuse
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Temporary; intended to be used until something permanent exists. Also the intervening time between two events
Interim
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Force out or expel a person from a place or position
Oust
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A greek god, person that stands out for greatness
Titan
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The minimum number of people needed to carry through a vote in a meeting
Quorum
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Words that are badly written or expressed; bad comic poetry
Doggerel
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A false and damaging remark 
Aspersion
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Having or showing great knowledge from studying
Erudite
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To show or display something in a very noticeable way
Emblazon
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To have great energy and enthusiasm
Verve
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Something, or someone operating on the outside
Extrinsic
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Of great weight, so slow and clumsy
Ponderous
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Addle
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