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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.

veil
verb
to cover something so that it is partly hidden
Similar:
conceal
Opposite:
display
ventilation
noun
the way fresh air moves in and out of a room or building
Similar:
air
Opposite:
blockage
ventriloquist
noun
a performer who speaks without moving their lips so a puppet seems to talk
Similar:
voice thrower
Opposite:
audience
vertical
adj.
standing or pointing straight up and down
Similar:
erect
Opposite:
flat
viable
adj.
able to work or succeed in practice
Similar:
workable
Opposite:
impossible
vice
noun
a bad habit or a wicked fault in someone's character
Similar:
fault
Opposite:
goodness
vigilant
adj.
keeping careful watch for danger or trouble
Similar:
watchful
Opposite:
careless
vigour
noun
strong energy and healthy force
Similar:
energy
Opposite:
fatigue
vile
adj.
extremely unpleasant, nasty or wicked
Similar:
horrible
Opposite:
good
vindictive
adj.
wanting to get revenge or hurt someone who upset you
Similar:
vengeful
Opposite:
compassionate
virtue
noun
a good quality in a person's character
Similar:
goodness
Opposite:
fault
virtuous
adj.
behaving in a good and honest way
Similar:
moral
Opposite:
corrupt

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