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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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maintenance
noun
the work of keeping something in good condition by checking and repairing it
Similar:
care
Opposite:
neglect
malady
noun
an illness or disease
Similar:
illness
Opposite:
cure
malice
noun
a deep wish to hurt or upset someone
Similar:
spite
Opposite:
benevolence
malicious
adj.
meant to hurt or upset someone
Similar:
spiteful
Opposite:
caring
mariner
noun
a person who sails ships; a sailor
Similar:
sailor
marred
verb
spoiled or damaged so that it is no longer perfect
Similar:
spoiled
Opposite:
enhanced
meagre
adj.
very small in amount and not enough
Similar:
scanty
Opposite:
ample
meander
verb
to wander slowly or follow a winding path
Similar:
wander
Opposite:
direct
meanders
verb
wanders slowly or follows a winding path
Similar:
wanders
Opposite:
hurries
measly
adj.
disappointingly small or not worth much
Similar:
meagre
Opposite:
ample
mediate
verb
to help two sides in a quarrel reach agreement
Similar:
settle
Opposite:
aggravate
mediocre
adj.
only average and not very good
Similar:
average
Opposite:
excellent

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