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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 22, A to Z.

wail
verb
to make a long, loud, high cry because you are sad or upset
Similar:
cry
wary
adj.
careful because you think there may be danger
Similar:
cautious
Opposite:
careless
wasteful
adj.
using more than you need or throwing things away carelessly
Similar:
extravagant
Opposite:
economical
watchful
adj.
looking carefully and paying close attention so you notice anything that happens
Similar:
alert
Opposite:
careless
weary
adj.
very tired after effort or a long time
Similar:
exhausted
Opposite:
energetic
weather
noun
what it is like outside, such as sunny, rainy, windy or cold
Similar:
climate
weighty
adj.
very important and serious, needing careful thought
Similar:
grave
Opposite:
minor
weird
adj.
strange, odd or not what you would expect
Similar:
strange
Opposite:
common
whether
conj.
if; used when there is a choice or doubt between two or more possibilities
Similar:
if
whimper
verb
to make small, quiet, sad crying sounds
Similar:
mewl
whinging
adj.
complaining in an annoying, grumbling way
Similar:
whining
Opposite:
cheerful
whining
adj.
complaining in a high, annoying voice
Similar:
complaining
Opposite:
cheerful

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