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Advanced vocabulary

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 4 of 4, A to Z.

  • jargon

    noun

    special words used by one group of people that others may not understand

    Similar:
    lingo
    Opposite:
    plain english
  • fond of joking and making people laugh

    Similar:
    joking
    Opposite:
    dull
  • jovial

    adj.

    cheerful, friendly and full of good humour

    Similar:
    cheerful
    Opposite:
    gloomy
  • a good reason given to show that something is right

    Similar:
    reason