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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 12 of 39, A to Z.

  • sacrifice

    nounCore

    something precious given up for others or for a greater purpose

    Similar:
    give up
    Opposite:
    gain

  • sagacious

    adj.Stretch

    wise and having sharp, good judgement

    Similar:
    wise
    Opposite:
    foolish

  • sage

    adj.Advanced

    wise, with deep knowledge and good judgement

    Similar:
    wise
    Opposite:
    foolish

  • sanctimonious

    adj.Stretch

    acting as if you are morally better than other people

    Similar:
    preachy
    Opposite:
    authentic

  • sarcastic

    adj.Core

    saying the opposite of what you mean in order to mock

    Similar:
    mocking
    Opposite:
    complimentary

  • scrupulous

    adj.Advanced

    very careful to be honest and do things exactly right

    Similar:
    thorough
    Opposite:
    careless

  • self-deprecating

    adj.Stretch

    modest and joking about your own faults or abilities

    Similar:
    modest
    Opposite:
    arrogant

  • servile

    adj.Stretch

    too eager to obey or please others

    Similar:
    submissive
    Opposite:
    assertive

  • severe

    adj.Core

    very harsh, strict or serious

    Similar:
    harsh
    Opposite:
    gentle

  • severity

    nounAdvanced

    the quality of being harsh, strict or very serious

    Similar:
    harshness
    Opposite:
    gentleness

  • shoulder

    verbCore

    to take on a task or responsibility

    Similar:
    bear
    Opposite:
    avoid

  • shrewd

    adj.Advanced

    clever at judging situations and making good choices

    Similar:
    clever
    Opposite:
    foolish

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