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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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Ten questions from the Advanced level in the 11+ styles: closest meaning, opposites, odd one out, words in context and missing words. Marked straight away, with explanations. Premium level: the quiz needs Premium.

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A first look at these words

Advanced level: the first 9 of 9, A to Z.

weightless
adj.
having no weight, or seeming to have none, so things float
Similar:
featherlight
Opposite:
heavy
whimsical
adj.
playful and fanciful in an unusual, charming way
Similar:
fanciful
Opposite:
practical
wilful
adj.
stubborn and determined to do things your own way
Similar:
headstrong
Opposite:
compliant
windswept
adj.
blown about or roughened by strong winds
Similar:
blustery
Opposite:
calm
wistful
adj.
sadly longing for something that is past or out of reach
Similar:
yearning
Opposite:
cheerful
wither
verb
to dry up, shrink and fade away
Similar:
fade
Opposite:
bloom
withhold
verb
to refuse to give or share something
Similar:
keep back
Opposite:
give
woeful
adj.
full of sadness or sorrow
Similar:
sorrowful
Opposite:
cheerful
wretched
adj.
very unhappy, or of very poor quality
Similar:
miserable
Opposite:
cheerful