Skip to main content
Academy11+

11+ vocabulary theme

Character & personality

Words that describe what someone is like: brave, sly, generous, stubborn. Foundation words are free for everyone; the harder levels come with Premium.

Clear

Quick quiz

Ten questions from the character & personality 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.

Start the quiz

Printables

A word list (word, meaning, similar word and example) and a matching worksheet with answers. Free account needed: it takes a minute.

Word list (PDF) Matching worksheet (PDF)

A first look at these words

Stretch, Core, Advanced levels: the first 12 of 30, A to Z.

  • aberrant

    adj.Stretch

    different from what is normal or expected

    Similar:
    abnormal
    Opposite:
    normal

  • ablest

    adj.Core

    having the most skill or talent of all

    Similar:
    most skilled
    Opposite:
    inferior

  • abrasive

    adj.Advanced

    rough and harsh, either in manner or to the touch

    Similar:
    harsh
    Opposite:
    gentle

  • acerbic

    adj.Stretch

    sharp and bitter in the way someone speaks

    Similar:
    bitter
    Opposite:
    gentle

  • acquiescence

    nounStretch

    quiet agreement without arguing or protest

    Similar:
    agreement
    Opposite:
    defiance

  • admirable

    adj.Core

    deserving respect and praise

    Similar:
    praiseworthy
    Opposite:
    bad

  • adulation

    nounStretch

    extreme praise or admiration, often more than is deserved

    Similar:
    flattery
    Opposite:
    condemnation

  • affable

    adj.Advanced

    friendly, pleasant and easy to talk to

    Similar:
    friendly
    Opposite:
    aloof

  • affectionate

    adj.Core

    showing love and care for others

    Similar:
    loving
    Opposite:
    cold

  • agreeable

    adj.Core

    pleasant, friendly and easy to get on with

    Similar:
    pleasant
    Opposite:
    disagreeable

  • alacrity

    nounStretch

    quick, cheerful readiness to do something

    Similar:
    eagerness
    Opposite:
    reluctance

  • alert

    adj.Core

    quick to notice things and ready to act

    Similar:
    watchful
    Opposite:
    careless

The rest of these words are part of Premium

18 more words with meanings, examples, quizzes and printables come with Premium. The Foundation level is free for everyone, and a free account adds a Foundation daily workout for your child.

Create a free accountWhat Premium includes

More themes