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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 33, A to Z.

tackle
verb
to deal with a difficult problem or job, or to try to take the ball from a player
Similar:
address
Opposite:
avoid
tame
adj.
gentle and used to people, not wild or fierce
Similar:
docile
Opposite:
fierce
tedious
adj.
so long or dull that it makes you tired and bored
Similar:
boring
Opposite:
engaging
telescope
noun
a tube with lenses that makes faraway things, like stars, look bigger and closer
Similar:
spyglass
temperature
noun
how hot or cold something or somewhere is
Similar:
heat
temple
noun
a building where people go to worship a god or gods
Similar:
sanctuary
temporary
adj.
lasting for only a short time, not for ever
Similar:
brief
Opposite:
lasting
temptation
noun
a strong urge to do something, especially something you should not
Similar:
urge
Opposite:
aversion
tenant
noun
a person who pays rent to live in or use a place
Similar:
renter
Opposite:
landlady
tender
adj.
gentle and loving, or soft and easy to cut or chew
Similar:
caring
Opposite:
harsh
thaw
verb
to melt or soften after being frozen
Similar:
defrost
Opposite:
freeze
threatening
adj.
showing that something bad or dangerous might happen soon
Similar:
intimidating
Opposite:
friendly

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