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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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darn
verb
to mend a hole in cloth by sewing stitches across it
Similar:
mend
Opposite:
rip
daunt
verb
to make someone feel worried or less confident
Similar:
intimidate
Opposite:
encourage
debrief
verb
to question someone about a task or mission once it is over
Similar:
review
Opposite:
brief
debunk
verb
to show that a belief or claim is not true
Similar:
disprove
Opposite:
confirm
deceit
noun
the act of tricking people by hiding or twisting the truth
Similar:
dishonesty
Opposite:
frankness
deceitful
adj.
often lying or tricking people to make them believe things that are not true.
Similar:
dishonest
Opposite:
honest
decree
noun
an official order made by a ruler or government
Similar:
order
defiance
noun
bold refusal to obey or give in
Similar:
resistance
Opposite:
compliance
defiant
adj.
boldly refusing to obey
Similar:
rebellious
Opposite:
compliant
degrade
verb
to make something worse or lower its value or respect
Similar:
lower
Opposite:
elevate
delectable
adj.
very pleasing to taste or enjoy; delicious
Similar:
delicious
Opposite:
disgusting
deliberately
adv.
on purpose, after meaning or planning to do something.
Similar:
consciously
Opposite:
accidentally

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