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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 78, A to Z.

dainty
adj.
small, neat and delicate in a pretty way
Similar:
delicate
Opposite:
coarse
dale
noun
a valley, especially in northern England
Similar:
valley
Opposite:
hill
dapple
verb
to mark something with small patches of light, shade or colour
Similar:
fleck
daring
adj.
brave enough to do something risky or unusual.
Similar:
adventurous
Opposite:
cautious
dawdle
verb
to move or do something slowly and waste time
Similar:
linger
Opposite:
hasten
dazzling
adj.
so bright or impressive that it is hard to look away
Similar:
splendid
Opposite:
dim
deafening
adj.
so loud that it is hard to hear anything else
Similar:
booming
Opposite:
quiet
debate
noun
a formal discussion where people give different views
Similar:
discussion
Opposite:
agreement
deceive
verb
to make someone believe something that is not true
Similar:
trick
Opposite:
clarify
decisive
adj.
able to make firm choices quickly, or settling the result
Similar:
definite
Opposite:
doubtful
declare
verb
to say something firmly and publicly
Similar:
announce
Opposite:
conceal
decrease
verb
to become or make something smaller in size, amount or number
Similar:
drop
Opposite:
grow

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