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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 23, A to Z.

galaxy
noun
a huge group of stars, planets, gas and dust held together in space
Similar:
star system
gape
verb
to stare at something in surprise, often with your mouth wide open
Similar:
gawp
garment
noun
a piece of clothing that you wear
Similar:
clothing
Opposite:
absence
gaze
verb
to look at something steadily for a long time, often because you like it
Similar:
gape
generous
adj.
happy to give or share things, time or help with other people
Similar:
charitable
Opposite:
mean
gentle
adj.
kind, calm and careful, not rough or forceful
Similar:
calm
Opposite:
fierce
giving
adj.
happy to share and help others without expecting anything back
Similar:
generous
Opposite:
mean
glare
verb
to stare at someone in an angry way
Similar:
glower
Opposite:
smile
gleam
verb
to shine softly and brightly, often by reflecting light
Similar:
glint
glisten
verb
to shine and sparkle because something is wet or oily
Similar:
glint
gloomy
adj.
dark and dull, or sad and without hope
Similar:
dismal
Opposite:
bright
gobbled
verb
to have eaten something very quickly and greedily
Similar:
devoured
Opposite:
nibbled

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