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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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(In glasses) A lens that has two parts, one for near vision and one for distnace
Bifocal
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Irrational fear of water and drowning
Aquaphobia
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behaving in a relaxed, confident and pleasant way in social situations
Suave
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Having a good or detailed knowledge
Au fait
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(of a place or people) Involved in or prepared for war, especially when surrounded by enemy foces.
Embattled
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Gain favour with someone by flattering or attempting to please them.
Ingratiate
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Beautiful
Beauteous
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A large group of people
Hoard
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Fit a horse with shoes
Shod
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A wooden frame with holes for the head and hands in which offenders were formerly imprisoned and exposed to public abuse
Pillory
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To surprise and confuse (someone) so much that they are unsure how to react.
Nonplussed
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A conversation or dialogue between two people
Duologue
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To quote or refer to (a text or author) as evidence to justify a statement or argument
Cite
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The deliberate killing of a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group with aim of destroying that nation or group.
Genocide
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(of a substance) containing no water
Anhydrous
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Alter in apperance, especially by adding different colours
Variegated
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Overcome, quieten or bring under control (a feeling or physical thing)
Subdue
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A vertical bar between the panes of glass in a window
Mullion
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1. An agile goat-antelope found in mountain areas of Europe. 2. A type of soft pliable leather now made from sheepskin or lambskin.
Chamois
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A smile that is insincere or unnatural
Simper
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