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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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A first look at these words

Stretch level: the first 8 of 8, A to Z.

laconic
adj.
using very few words when speaking
Similar:
terse
Opposite:
chatty
lassitude
noun
a feeling of being very tired with no energy
Similar:
tiredness
Opposite:
energy
levity
noun
a light-hearted, joking way of treating serious things
Similar:
humour
Opposite:
gravity
liaise
verb
to talk and work together with others to share information
Similar:
collaborate
loquacious
adj.
liking to talk a great deal
Similar:
talkative
Opposite:
quiet
luminary
noun
a person who is famous and admired for their skill or knowledge
Similar:
star
Opposite:
nobody
lurid
adj.
shockingly bright in colour; or horrible and sensational
Similar:
vivid
Opposite:
dull
luxurious
adj.
very comfortable, expensive and full of fine things
Similar:
lavish
Opposite:
basic