Mammoth Memory

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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Harmful or destructive
Baneful
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A detailed plan or route of a trip
Itinerary
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A person who moves from place to place typically for work
Itinerant
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To remove something morally harmful
Expurgate
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No longer close or affectionate to someone
Estranged
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Illegally obtain money by deception
Defraud
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A structure consisting of a roof supported by columns
Portico
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Style, especially in art, music or literature
Genre
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A term used to explain the attributes that a society or culture considers to be "masculine" or "feminine"
Gender
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Well known, respected and admired for past achievements
Illustrious
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Entrance door, especially a grand one
Portal
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Related to marriage
Matrimonial
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evil behaviour
Turpitude
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1. A large, imposing building. 2. A complex system of beliefs
Edifice
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1. Non-literal use of words to describe something in a metaphorical or abstract way (i.e. figuratively speaking). 2. Relating to art that represents forms derived from real life, including the human body
Figurative
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A person's face or facial expression
Countenance
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Personal belongings (except real estate)
Chattels
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In Greek mythology, the goddess of victory
Nike
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Having or showing no skill
Inept
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Relating to cold, wet, generally unpleasant weather
Inclement
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