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Adventure & danger

Quests, peril, escapes and daring deeds. Foundation words are free for everyone; the harder levels come with Premium.

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Ten questions from the adventure & danger theme in the 11+ styles: closest meaning, opposites, odd one out, words in context and missing words. Marked straight away, with explanations. No account needed.

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A first look at these words

Core, Advanced levels: the first 4 of 4, A to Z.

  • hamper

    verbCore

    to make it harder for someone to do something

    Similar:
    hinder
    Opposite:
    aid

  • harbour

    nounCore

    a sheltered place on the coast where boats are kept safe

    Similar:
    port

  • heroic

    adj.Core

    very brave, like a hero

    Similar:
    brave
    Opposite:
    cowardly

  • hindrance

    nounAdvanced

    something that gets in the way and makes things harder

    Similar:
    obstacle
    Opposite:
    aid

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