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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 47, A to Z.

earnest
adj.
serious and sincere about what you say or do
Similar:
sincere
Opposite:
flippant
ebb
verb
to flow away or gradually grow weaker
Similar:
fade
Opposite:
flow
eccentric
adj.
behaving in an odd or unusual way
Similar:
odd
Opposite:
conventional
economical
adj.
careful not to waste money or resources
Similar:
thrifty
Opposite:
costly
ecstatic
adj.
extremely happy and excited
Similar:
delighted
Opposite:
devastated
elated
adj.
extremely happy and full of joy
Similar:
delighted
Opposite:
depressed
eloquence
noun
the skill of speaking in a fluent and persuasive way
Similar:
fluency
Opposite:
inarticulateness
eloquent
adj.
able to speak clearly and with power
Similar:
articulate
Opposite:
inarticulate
elude
verb
to escape from or avoid someone or something cleverly
Similar:
evade
Opposite:
capture
elusive
adj.
hard to find, catch or keep hold of
Similar:
slippery
Opposite:
catchable
embarrassment
noun
an awkward, uncomfortable feeling when you think others are noticing a mistake you made
Similar:
awkwardness
Opposite:
confidence
embellish
verb
to make more attractive by adding extra details
Similar:
decorate
Opposite:
simplify

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