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 tropical storm in the region of the Indian or western Pacific Oceans
Typhoon
Mnemonic
A covered passage around a square space within a building
Cloister
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Continuing; still in progress
Ongoing
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The system by which coats of arms are devised, described and regulated
Heraldry
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Flog/rwhip (someone) as a punishment
Flagellate
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A person who enjoys eating and often eats too much
Gourmand
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Feelings of disapointment as a result of failure
Chagrin
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The language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region
Vernacular
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A building occupied by a community of monks or nuns
Abbey
Mnemonic
A group of dancers, actors or other theatrical entertainers
Troupe
Mnemonic
To examine something methodically and in detail
Analyse
Mnemonic
A short, memorable expression of a general truth
Aphorism
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1. An uncertain period of awaiting a decision or resolution 2. A dance/game in which the aim is to pass forwards under a low bar without falling or dislodging the bar
Limbo
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Not convinced that something is true; doubtful
Sceptical
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Mammals who are born incompletely developed and are typically carried in a pouch until developed.
Marsupial
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The total amount of water on a planet
Hydrosphere
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A fault or failure to reach a certain standard
Shortcoming
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poor; needy
Indigent
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A legal trial declared invalid through an error in the proceedings
Mistrial
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put forward (an idea or theory) for consideration
Propound
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