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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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Core, Stretch, Advanced levels: the first 9 of 9, A to Z.

  • oath

    nounCore

    a serious promise to do something or to tell the truth

    Similar:
    promise
    Opposite:
    betrayal
  • obdurate

    adj.Stretch

    refusing to change your mind or give way, however hard people try

    Similar:
    stubborn
    Opposite:
    compromising
  • obnoxious

    adj.Advanced

    very unpleasant and annoying to be around

    Similar:
    unpleasant
    Opposite:
    agreeable
  • obsequious

    adj.Stretch

    too eager to please or obey people in charge

    Similar:
    servile
    Opposite:
    assertive
  • obstinate

    adj.Core

    refusing to change your mind or way of doing things

    Similar:
    stubborn
    Opposite:
    agreeable
  • officious

    adj.Stretch

    too keen to give orders or push in where not wanted

    Similar:
    bossy
    Opposite:
    passive
  • opportunist

    nounStretch

    a person who grabs chances, often without thinking of fairness

    Similar:
    advantage seeker
  • optimist

    nounCore

    a person who always expects good things to happen

    Similar:
    hopeful
    Opposite:
    cynic
  • ostentatious

    adj.Stretch

    showy in a way meant to impress other people

    Similar:
    showy
    Opposite:
    humble

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