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Challenging words for the most selective grammar and independent school papers and scholarship exams. 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 Stretch 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

Stretch level: the first 12 of 14, A to Z.

facile
adj.
too simple and not thought through properly
Similar:
shallow
Opposite:
difficult
fallacious
adj.
based on a mistaken idea and so wrong or misleading
Similar:
misleading
Opposite:
accurate
fanaticism
noun
extreme, uncontrolled enthusiasm or devotion to something
Similar:
zeal
Opposite:
balance
fastidious
adj.
very fussy about getting every detail neat and correct
Similar:
fussy
Opposite:
careless
fatuous
adj.
silly and pointless, showing a lack of thought
Similar:
foolish
Opposite:
intelligent
flag
verb
to become tired or weaker, losing energy or interest
Similar:
droop
Opposite:
revive
florid
adj.
too fancy or decorated, with lots of show
Similar:
ornate
Opposite:
modest
fluorescent
adj.
very bright and seeming to glow, especially in colour
Similar:
bright
Opposite:
dull
forestall
verb
to stop something happening by acting before it does
Similar:
prevent
fortuitous
adj.
happening by lucky chance, without being planned
Similar:
accidental
Opposite:
deliberate
fracas
noun
a noisy, rowdy fight or quarrel
Similar:
scuffle
Opposite:
calm
fraudulent
adj.
dishonest and meant to trick people
Similar:
dishonest
Opposite:
genuine

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