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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 17, A to Z.

obligatory
adj.
something you must do because a rule or duty says so
Similar:
required
Opposite:
optional
obliterate
verb
to destroy something so completely that nothing is left
Similar:
destroy
Opposite:
build
oblivious
adj.
not aware of what is going on around you
Similar:
unaware
Opposite:
alert
obnoxious
adj.
very unpleasant and annoying to be around
Similar:
unpleasant
Opposite:
agreeable
obscure
adj.
hard to see or understand, or not well known
Similar:
unclear
Opposite:
clear
obsessive
adj.
thinking about or doing one thing far too much
Similar:
fixated
Opposite:
casual
obsolete
adj.
no longer used because something newer and better has replaced it
Similar:
old-fashioned
Opposite:
current
omen
noun
a sign that something good or bad will happen
Similar:
sign
Opposite:
assurance
ominous
adj.
giving a warning that something bad may happen
Similar:
threatening
Opposite:
bright
omnivore
noun
an animal that eats both plants and meat
Similar:
all-eater
Opposite:
carnivore
opaque
adj.
not clear enough to see through
Similar:
cloudy
Opposite:
clear
oppress
verb
to treat people harshly and unfairly, keeping them down
Similar:
bully
Opposite:
empower

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