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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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Ten questions from the Core level in the 11+ styles: closest meaning, opposites, odd one out, words in context and missing words. Marked straight away, with explanations. Premium level: the quiz needs Premium.

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A first look at these words

Core level: the first 12 of 18, A to Z.

  • vacant

    adj.

    empty and not being used or lived in

    Similar:
    empty
    Opposite:
    busy
  • vague

    adj.

    not clear or exact in meaning or detail

    Similar:
    unclear
    Opposite:
    clear
  • worth a lot of money, or very useful and important

    Similar:
    costly
    Opposite:
    cheap
  • vanish

    verb

    to disappear suddenly and completely

    Similar:
    disappear
    Opposite:
    appear
  • gone suddenly and no longer able to be seen

    Similar:
    disappeared
    Opposite:
    appeared
  • vapour

    noun

    a cloud of tiny drops or gas, such as steam or mist

    Similar:
    steam
    Opposite:
    form
  • a mix of lots of different kinds of things

    Similar:
    assortment
    Opposite:
    sameness
  • vast

    adj.

    extremely large in size or amount

    Similar:
    enormous
    Opposite:
    confined
  • verge

    noun

    the edge or border of something, or the point just before it

    Similar:
    edge
    Opposite:
    centre
  • vessel

    noun

    a ship or boat, or a container that holds liquid

    Similar:
    ship
  • cruel, fierce or wanting to hurt others

    Similar:
    cruel
    Opposite:
    gentle
  • a win in a game, competition or battle

    Similar:
    success
    Opposite:
    defeat

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