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The words that separate strong scores in GL and CEM papers: precise, less common, often with tricky look-alikes. Each word has a meaning written for children, a similar word and an opposite. Have a look at the first words for free.

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Advanced level: the first 12 of 77, A to Z.

cache
noun
a hidden store of treasure, food or supplies
Similar:
stash
calamity
noun
a terrible event that causes great damage or distress
Similar:
disaster
Opposite:
blessing
callous
adj.
cold and unfeeling towards other people's pain
Similar:
heartless
Opposite:
caring
camaraderie
noun
friendly trust and good feeling between people who spend time together
Similar:
companionship
Opposite:
enmity
camouflage
noun
colours or patterns that help something blend in so it is hard to see
Similar:
cover
candid
adj.
honest and open in what you say
Similar:
frank
Opposite:
deceitful
candour
noun
the quality of being honest and open when speaking
Similar:
frankness
Opposite:
deceit
capsized
verb
turned over in the water, so the bottom faced upwards
Similar:
keeled over
Opposite:
righted
careering
verb
rushing along fast and wildly, out of control
Similar:
rushing
Opposite:
crawling
caricature
noun
a funny drawing or description that exaggerates someone's features
Similar:
cartoon
Opposite:
accuracy
catastrophe
noun
a sudden event that causes very great damage, trouble or suffering
Similar:
calamity
cauldron
noun
a large, round metal pot used for cooking over a fire
Similar:
kettle

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