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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 56, A to Z.

eager
adj.
wanting very much to do or have something
Similar:
enthusiastic
Opposite:
reluctant
eagerly
adv.
in a way that shows you really want to do or have something
Similar:
enthusiastically
Opposite:
reluctantly
edible
adj.
safe and fit to be eaten
Similar:
eatable
Opposite:
inedible
effect
noun
a change or result that happens because of something else
Similar:
consequence
Opposite:
cause
elderly
adj.
old, or getting old (a polite way to describe people)
Similar:
aged
Opposite:
young
elect
verb
to choose someone for a job by voting
Similar:
choose
Opposite:
dismiss
embarrass
verb
to make someone feel awkward, shy or ashamed
Similar:
humiliate
Opposite:
calm
embrace
verb
to hold someone close, or to welcome an idea eagerly
Similar:
hug
Opposite:
avoid
emerge
verb
to come out into view from somewhere hidden
Similar:
appear
Opposite:
disappear
emphasis
noun
special importance or attention given to something
Similar:
stress
Opposite:
disregard
empire
noun
a group of lands ruled by one king, queen or country
Similar:
kingdom
employ
verb
to pay someone to work for you, or to make use of
Similar:
hire
Opposite:
dismiss

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