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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 23, A to Z.

habitable
adj.
good enough to be lived in
Similar:
livable
Opposite:
barren
hallowed
adj.
holy or treated with great respect
Similar:
sacred
Opposite:
disrespected
harass
verb
to keep bothering or troubling someone again and again
Similar:
badger
Opposite:
comfort
harmonious
adj.
peaceful, or sounding pleasant together
Similar:
peaceful
Opposite:
clashing
haughtiness
noun
the proud, snobbish feeling of being better than others
Similar:
arrogance
Opposite:
humility
haughty
adj.
proud and looking down on other people
Similar:
arrogant
Opposite:
humble
hazardous
adj.
dangerous and likely to cause harm
Similar:
dangerous
Opposite:
harmless
hearth
noun
the floor of a fireplace, or the fireplace area
Similar:
fireplace
Opposite:
coldness
hedgerow
noun
a long line of bushes and small trees growing along the edge of a field or lane
Similar:
hedge
heed
verb
to pay attention to advice or a warning
Similar:
listen
Opposite:
dismiss
heedless
adj.
not paying attention to possible danger or advice
Similar:
thoughtless
Opposite:
attentive
hindrance
noun
something that gets in the way and makes things harder
Similar:
obstacle
Opposite:
aid

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