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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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A simple story used to explain an idea especially a religious one
Parable
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A simple story used to explain an idea especially a moral truth using animals as characters
Fable
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Being flippant, superficial or frivolous about a serious subject in an attempt to appear funny or clever
Facetious
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Engaging in numerous casual sexual affairs with women
Womanize
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1. Non governmental interference beyond in economic affairs beyond peace and property rights 2. Doesn't interfere
Laissez-faire
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A large painful boil or swelling under the skin
Carbuncle
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A raised road or track across low or wet ground
Causeway
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1. Able to burn skin by chemical reaction. 2. A very hurtful remark
Caustic
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Very polite behaviour shown by a man towards a woman
Chivalry
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1. Find a way round. 2. Overcome a problem in a clever way
Circumvent
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A fortress (typically one on high ground above a city)
Citadel
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The skills, knowledge and experience possessed by individuals in terms of their value to an organisation
Human Capital
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Sad because the person you love does not love you
Lovelorn
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A highly emotional expression of feelings
Rhapsody
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Only interested in yourself
Self-centred
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undue pride in ones self
Self-conceit
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Undue awareness of oneself; shy and easily embarrassed, feeling nervous when seen by other people
Self-conscious
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A decision not to do or have something you want
Self Denial
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confidence in one's own worth
Self-esteem
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Allowing yourself to do anything you enjoy
Self-indulgence
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