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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.

ultrasound
noun
sound too high for people to hear, often used by doctors to see inside the body
Similar:
sonography
ultraviolet
adj.
describing invisible light from the sun that can burn your skin
Similar:
uv
unanimous
adj.
agreed on by everyone, with nobody disagreeing
Similar:
united
Opposite:
disputed
unconscious
adj.
not awake and not aware of anything, often after being hurt or falling ill
Similar:
comatose
Opposite:
awake
uncovered
verb
found or discovered something that was hidden or secret
Similar:
discovered
Opposite:
concealed
undermine
verb
to weaken something slowly or in a sneaky way
Similar:
weaken
Opposite:
reinforce
undoubtedly
adv.
certainly, without any doubt at all
Similar:
certainly
Opposite:
doubtfully
unexplained
adj.
not understood, because no reason has been given or found
Similar:
baffling
Opposite:
explained
unforgiving
adj.
harsh and not willing to forgive or let mistakes go
Similar:
harsh
Opposite:
compassionate
uniformity
noun
the quality of being the same everywhere
Similar:
sameness
Opposite:
difference
uninterested
adj.
not wanting to know about or pay attention to something
Similar:
bored
Opposite:
curious
unkempt
adj.
untidy and messy, especially hair or clothes
Similar:
scruffy
Opposite:
neat

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