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 combination of medical problems that shows the existence of a particular disease or mental condition
Syndrome
Mnemonic
Intentionally and rudely showing no respect
Insolent
Mnemonic
A person who has an opinion that is opposite to or against the official or popular opinion or beliefs; especially religious ones
Heretic
Mnemonic
The (usually bad) results of an event, action or decision
Repercussion
Mnemonic
A cause of great trouble or suffering
Tribulation
Mnemonic
The Scottish word for New Year's eve, and the celebrations that take place at this time
Hogmanay
Mnemonic
A three-pronged spear
Trident
Mnemonic
To give a lot of love or attention to
Dote
Mnemonic
activity involving the making of hand made products
Handicraft
Mnemonic
(of a person or their behaviour) brave; heroic
Gallant
Mnemonic
a colour or shade
Hue
Mnemonic
Make (someone) lose courage or confidence
Unnerve
Mnemonic
Obtain information slowly and with difficulty
Glean
Mnemonic
A serious form of epilepsy causing seizures and loss of consciousness
Grand Mal
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Showing great attention to correct behaviour or rules
Punctilious
Mnemonic
To decorate or cover
Bedeck
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A very deep opening in rock, ice, or the ground
Chasm
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clearly; without doubt
Patently
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a member of the military reserve forces
Reservist
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Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure
Cryptic
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