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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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Stretch, Core, Advanced levels: the first 12 of 39, A to Z.

  • idiosyncrasy

    nounStretch

    an unusual habit or feature that belongs to one person

    Similar:
    quirk
    Opposite:
    commonness
  • idle

    adj.Core

    not doing anything or not being used

    Similar:
    lazy
    Opposite:
    active
  • immoral

    adj.Advanced

    not right or good according to what people believe

    Similar:
    wrong
    Opposite:
    ethical
  • impartial

    adj.Advanced

    fair and not taking anyone's side

    Similar:
    unbiased
    Opposite:
    biased
  • impassive

    adj.Stretch

    showing no feelings or reaction

    Similar:
    emotionless
    Opposite:
    emotional
  • imperious

    adj.Stretch

    bossy and expecting to be obeyed

    Similar:
    bossy
    Opposite:
    humble
  • impetuous

    adj.Advanced

    acting quickly without stopping to think

    Similar:
    impulsive
    Opposite:
    careful
  • imprudent

    adj.Advanced

    not careful or sensible about what you do

    Similar:
    unwise
    Opposite:
    prudent
  • impudence

    nounAdvanced

    rude and disrespectful behaviour, often cheeky

    Similar:
    cheek
    Opposite:
    courtesy
  • impudent

    adj.Advanced

    rude and disrespectful in a cheeky way

    Similar:
    cheeky
    Opposite:
    courteous
  • inattentive

    adj.Core

    not listening or watching carefully

    Similar:
    distracted
    Opposite:
    alert
  • inconsistent

    adj.Advanced

    changing often and not staying the same

    Similar:
    changeable
    Opposite:
    consistent

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