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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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Core level: the first 12 of 54, A to Z.

  • racket

    noun

    a loud, unpleasant noise that goes on for a while

    Similar:
    commotion
    Opposite:
    quiet
  • shining brightly or looking very happy

    Similar:
    glowing
    Opposite:
    cloudy
  • ramble

    verb

    to walk without a plan, or to talk on and on

    Similar:
    wander
    Opposite:
    be brief
  • rant

    noun

    to speak loudly and angrily for a long time

    Similar:
    rave
    Opposite:
    murmur
  • very fast or very quickly

    Similar:
    fast
    Opposite:
    gradually
  • rare

    adj.

    not found or seen very often

    Similar:
    uncommon
    Opposite:
    common
  • rarely

    adv.

    not often; only once in a while

    Similar:
    hardly ever
    Opposite:
    frequently
  • rash

    adj.

    done too quickly without thinking carefully about what might happen

    Similar:
    careless
    Opposite:
    careful
  • rattle

    verb

    to make a series of quick, sharp knocking sounds by shaking

    Similar:
    clank
  • ravine

    noun

    a deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often with a stream at the bottom

    Similar:
    canyon
  • reap

    verb

    to gather a crop or gain a reward for effort

    Similar:
    harvest
    Opposite:
    lose
  • recall

    verb

    to bring a memory back into your mind

    Similar:
    recognise
    Opposite:
    forget

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