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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 11 of 11, A to Z.

ubiquitous
adj.
seeming to be found everywhere at once
Similar:
widespread
Opposite:
rare
ultimatum
noun
a final demand that brings a threat if it is refused
Similar:
final demand
Opposite:
negotiation
unambiguous
adj.
clear and having only one possible meaning
Similar:
clear
Opposite:
ambiguous
unfathomable
adj.
so deep or strange that it cannot be understood
Similar:
mysterious
Opposite:
clear
unorthodox
adj.
different from what is usual or accepted
Similar:
unusual
Opposite:
conventional
unprecedented
adj.
never having happened or been known before
Similar:
never-before
Opposite:
common
unpretentious
adj.
simple and modest, not trying to impress anyone
Similar:
modest
Opposite:
arrogant
unscrupulous
adj.
willing to cheat or do wrong to get what you want
Similar:
dishonest
Opposite:
honest
unsurpassed
adj.
better than all others and never beaten
Similar:
matchless
Opposite:
average
untoward
adj.
unexpected and unwelcome, or not proper
Similar:
improper
Opposite:
expected
usurp
verb
to take over a position or power by force or unfairly
Similar:
seize
Opposite:
give