A-Level Latin Vocabulary Tester (for OCR AS and A2)
About the A-Level Vocabulary Tester
There is no defined vocabulary list for A Level Latin, only one for AS. According to Cambridge OCR, the qualification requires students to know and build upon words and regular word compounds. ​For this app, I have worked through my own vocabulary lists, Dickinson, OCR's, and the most common words in Livy and Ovid to create a supplementary tool for A-Level students who would like an app to gauge their progress and help with consolidation.
This app will help you spot your gaps, but this is not enough to learn the vocabulary. Make sure you consolidate the knowledge of these words by reading widely and using efficient vocabulary techniques.​​​​
© 2026 Ana Martin, latintutoronline.com. The A2 word selection, the choice and wording of English glosses for A-Level use, and the verb forms are my own editorial work, compiled and verified as described below. AS-level vocabulary follows the OCR defined vocabulary list for H043/H443. Free for personal study; not for redistribution or commercial use without permission. OCR is in no way affiliated with this resource.
How it works
Choose a mode:
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Latin → English, English → Latin, principal parts, common verb forms, or perfect passive participle.
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Select AS only, A2 only, or both together. The AS tier follows OCR's Defined Vocabulary List; A2 draws on the wider reading described above.
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Choose 10, 20 or 50 questions per round.
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Instant feedback on every answer, with a running streak.
Preferences and streak are saved in your browser. Clearing your browsing data resets them.​
Why active recall is better than just reading a list
​Reading a vocabulary list feels productive but achieves very little. Retrieving a word from memory — getting it wrong, seeing the answer, trying again — is what builds the recall speed you need in an unseen. This app also tests you on the most common forms (3rd person plural, ppp) which is closer to what you will find while reading.
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it free?
Yes, entirely. You do not need to sign-up, there is no daily limit or email required.
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How was this list compiled?
Word selection was drawn from the OCR defined vocabulary list for H043/H443, published A-Level vocabulary lists, my own teaching notes, and in part the DCC Latin Core Vocabulary, compared and merged with software assistance. English glosses and vowel quantities were checked against standard Latin dictionaries, principally Lewis & Short (1879). Principal parts were verified against Lewis & Short; conjugated forms were derived from those verified principal parts with AI assistance and checked before publication. Errors can be reported to Ana Martin.
DCC Latin Core Vocabulary (Christopher Francese et al., Dickinson College, 2012–13), dcc.dickinson.edu, CC BY-SA 3.0. Definitions and vowel quantities are independently sourced.
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Does it work on a phone?
Yes, in any modern browser on phone, tablet or desktop.
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Can teachers use it with a class?
Yes. Share the link, set it as homework, or open it on the board. No accounts, no licence.
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