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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 3 of 3, A to Z.

  • mariner

    nounAdvanced

    a person who sails ships; a sailor

    Similar:
    sailor
  • melee

    nounStretch

    a noisy, confused fight with many people

    Similar:
    scuffle
    Opposite:
    calm
  • menacing

    adj.Advanced

    seeming likely to cause harm or danger

    Similar:
    threatening
    Opposite:
    friendly

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