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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A special liking for something
Predilection
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Study of chemical substances and processes within living organisms
Biochemistry
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expressing ridicule, showing no respect for someone or something
Derisive
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A castrated equine animal such as a horse or a donkey
Gelding
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unimportant - or of little value
Trifling
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Steal money placed in one's trust belonging to the organization one is working for
Embezzle
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A stitch or stitches holding together the edges of a wound
Suture
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To make someone feel calm or sleepy
Lull (verb)
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Give or present an honour, title, right or gift
Bestow
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1. Exchange opinions 2. Give an honour
Confer
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In agreement
Congruent
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An old car in bad condition
Jalopy
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Military observation of an area to obtain information about enemy forces
Reconnaissance
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The last period of the stone age marked by the use of tools and weapons made from stone
Neolithic
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An animal (especially a sheep, calf or foal) that is a year old or in its second year
Yearling
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The female of a horse or other equine animal (donkey or mule)
Mare
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An uncastrated adult male horse
Stallion
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A part at the beginning of a play/story that introduces it and establishes the background
Prologue
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Intentionally, with full knowledge and deliberation (as opposed to unwittingly)
Wittingly
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A dispute or argument typically one that is long running
Wrangle
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