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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.

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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.

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Advanced, Stretch levels: the first 12 of 14, A to Z.

  • earnest

    adj.Advanced

    serious and sincere about what you say or do

    Similar:
    sincere
    Opposite:
    flippant

  • ebullient

    adj.Stretch

    bubbling over with cheerful energy and enthusiasm

    Similar:
    lively
    Opposite:
    gloomy

  • eccentric

    adj.Advanced

    behaving in an odd or unusual way

    Similar:
    odd
    Opposite:
    conventional

  • egotistical

    adj.Stretch

    thinking too much of yourself and boasting about it

    Similar:
    conceited
    Opposite:
    altruistic

  • eminent

    adj.Advanced

    famous, important and highly respected

    Similar:
    famous
    Opposite:
    humble

  • emulate

    verbAdvanced

    to copy someone you admire, trying to equal them

    Similar:
    imitate
    Opposite:
    differ

  • enigmatic

    adj.Stretch

    mysterious and difficult to understand or work out

    Similar:
    mysterious
    Opposite:
    clear

  • equanimity

    nounStretch

    calmness of mind, especially when things are difficult

    Similar:
    composure
    Opposite:
    agitation

  • equivocate

    verbStretch

    to speak in a vague way to avoid saying the truth

    Similar:
    hedge
    Opposite:
    assert

  • erratic

    adj.Advanced

    not steady or regular and hard to predict

    Similar:
    unpredictable
    Opposite:
    consistent

  • esteem

    nounAdvanced

    great respect and admiration for someone

    Similar:
    respect
    Opposite:
    contempt

  • exacting

    adj.Advanced

    needing great care, effort or high standards

    Similar:
    demanding
    Opposite:
    easy

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