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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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Advanced, Stretch levels: the first 6 of 6, A to Z.

  • imminent

    adj.Advanced

    about to happen very soon

    Similar:
    approaching
    Opposite:
    delayed
  • infiltrate

    verbStretch

    to enter a place or group secretly to spy or take control

    Similar:
    sneak in
    Opposite:
    leave
  • insidious

    adj.Stretch

    slowly and secretly causing harm

    Similar:
    sneaky
    Opposite:
    harmless
  • insurgent

    nounStretch

    a person who fights against those in power

    Similar:
    rebel
    Opposite:
    defender
  • insurmountable

    adj.Stretch

    too big or hard to be overcome

    Similar:
    impossible
    Opposite:
    beatable
  • intrepid

    adj.Advanced

    brave and not afraid of danger

    Similar:
    fearless
    Opposite:
    cowardly

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