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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To accuse in return
Recriminate
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The original surname of a married woman
Maiden Name
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In cricket, an over in which no runs are scored
Maiden Over
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failing to cope with normal life; maladjusted people have been raised in a way that does not prepare them for society's demands
Maladjusted
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Affection for a period in the past
Nostalgia
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Sad because you want something you can't have
Wistful
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A person or group charged with, or on trial for a crime
Accused
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Prevent by taking action in advance
Forestall
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A state of perfect peace and happiness
Nirvana
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Something that is strongly disliked
Anathema
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A supreme ruler, especially a monarch (King, Queen or Emperor)
Sovereign
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A sovereign head of state, especially a king, queen or emperor
Monarch
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A thick, dark-brown liquid that is produced during the process of making sugar
Molasses
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Old-fashioned or outdated
Antiquated
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The use of living animals in tests
Vivisection
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the time (twice a year) when day and night are of equal length
Equinox
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Tending to arouse sexual desire
Erotic
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Developing gradually but with harmful effects; stealthily treacherous or deceitful
Insidious
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A period of prolonged and intensive questioning
Inquisition
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