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Core vocabulary

Richer words for stories and reading, the bulk of what 11+ synonym and antonym questions test. 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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A first look at these words

Core level: the first 12 of 39, A to Z.

  • babble

    verb

    to talk quickly in a way that is hard to understand or makes little sense

    Similar:
    chatter
  • baffle

    verb

    to puzzle someone so much that they cannot understand

    Similar:
    confuse
    Opposite:
    clarify
  • baited

    adj.

    having food fixed to it to attract and catch fish or animals

    Similar:
    loaded
    Opposite:
    unbaited
  • something bought for less than its usual price, or an agreement

    Similar:
    deal
  • shy and easily embarrassed around other people

    Similar:
    coy
    Opposite:
    bold
  • battle

    noun

    a fight between two armies or groups, or a hard struggle to win something

    Similar:
    clash
  • bear

    verb

    to put up with something difficult or unpleasant

    Similar:
    endure
  • bellow

    verb

    to shout something in a very loud, deep voice

    Similar:
    boom
    Opposite:
    murmur
  • good for you or helpful

    Similar:
    helpful
    Opposite:
    damaging
  • something good that helps you

    Similar:
    advantage
    Opposite:
    damage
  • betray

    verb

    to break someone's trust by being disloyal

    Similar:
    be disloyal
    Opposite:
    defend
  • very confused and unsure what is happening

    Similar:
    confused
    Opposite:
    certain

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