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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Not able to see through: not transparent
Opaque
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The start of something usually unpleasant
Onset
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Relating to a task which is difficult to do or requires a great deal of effort
Onerous
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Reject as invalid; put an end to.
Quash
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An idea or explanation not yet proven.
Hypothesis
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Declare the issue no longer exists
Annul
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slightly annoying or offended
Miffed
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hold the complete attention of someone as though by magic; fascinate
Spellbind (verb)
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Relating to scientific methods of solving crimes
Forensic
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Consensual sexual intercourse between two people not married
Fornication
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Inspection of a company's accounts by an independent body
Audit
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The crime of getting money or personal gain by deceiving people.
Fraud
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Give a fresh look to; renovate
Furbish
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Arrange or create something with clever planning
Contrive
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To act as a sign or warning that something bad is likely to happen.
Portend
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Charm that can inspire devotion in others
Charisma
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The income paid to a priest
Stipend
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