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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To criticize something or someone strongly and publicly
Denounce
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Relevant. Relating to the subject being considered
Pertinent
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Someone's deep regret for a wrong they have done.
Remorse
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Making you feel elated; thrilling
Exhilarating
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A visually striking performance or display
Spectacle
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Suggesting that something unpleasent is likely to happen
Ominous
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Ability to understand and share other people's feelings
Empathy
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The prince had a tipple with his supper every night. He believed in a basic truth that a little alcohol is good for you
Principle
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To show that someone is involved in a crime
Implicate
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Organisation set uo for religious, educational, professional or social purposes.
Institute
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Based on chance rather than planning or reason
Arbitrary
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Happening after something else. Following later
Subsequent
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In spite of. Despite the fact
Notwithstanding
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Done in preparation for something important
Preliminary
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1. Be a part of a whole; Combine to form a complete thing 2. Be, or be equivalent to something
Constitute
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Existing as an essential part of something
Inherent
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to live in a place. To dwell permanently
Reside
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Feeling of Strong dislike or hatred
Animosity
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A difficult or unpleasant situation; hardship
Adversity
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