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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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someone who organises and manages an enterprise, involving risk and initiative
Entrepreneur
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a substance produced by a living organism to accelerate a biochemical reaction
Enzyme
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Based on unproven theory and conjective rather than knowledge
Speculative
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To live together as if married
Cohabit
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A prostitute
Harlot
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1. A mighty hunter; a legendary biblical figure from the book of Genesis 2. (in North America) An inept person; an idiot
Nimrod
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Skill or sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues
Tact
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Relating to physical, especially sexual, needs and activities
Carnal
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Soft and limp; not firm
Flaccid
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1. warm and friendly 2. a sweet, fruit flavoured drink
Cordial
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Fix a running rope around an object to secure it
Belay
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an enthusiastic expression of approval
Plaudit
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a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes
Philanthropist
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Of or like a brother or brothers
Fraternal
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l1. An amount of money or property left to someone in a will 2. anything handed down from the past, s from an ancestor or predecessor
Legacy
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a secret agreement or conspiracy in order to deceive others
Collusion
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A disgraceful or discreditable action, causing general public outrage
Scandal
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Widespread; occurs frequently
Rife
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A public declaration of policies and aims, especially before an election
Manifesto
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Relating to a norm, as the standard pf correct behaviour
Normative
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