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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, Advanced levels: the first 12 of 13, A to Z.

  • venerable

    adj.Stretch

    deserving great respect because of age or wisdom

    Similar:
    respected
    Opposite:
    disreputable

  • venerate

    verbStretch

    to respect and admire someone or something deeply

    Similar:
    revere
    Opposite:
    condemn

  • veracity

    nounStretch

    the quality of being true and honest

    Similar:
    truthfulness
    Opposite:
    dishonesty

  • vice

    nounAdvanced

    a bad habit or a wicked fault in someone's character

    Similar:
    fault
    Opposite:
    goodness

  • vigilant

    adj.Advanced

    keeping careful watch for danger or trouble

    Similar:
    watchful
    Opposite:
    careless

  • vindictive

    adj.Advanced

    wanting to get revenge or hurt someone who upset you

    Similar:
    vengeful
    Opposite:
    compassionate

  • virtue

    nounAdvanced

    a good quality in a person's character

    Similar:
    goodness
    Opposite:
    fault

  • virtuoso

    nounStretch

    a person with outstanding skill, especially in music

    Similar:
    master
    Opposite:
    amateur

  • virtuous

    adj.Advanced

    behaving in a good and honest way

    Similar:
    moral
    Opposite:
    corrupt

  • vivacious

    adj.Advanced

    full of life, energy and cheerful spirit

    Similar:
    lively
    Opposite:
    dull

  • volatile

    adj.Advanced

    likely to change suddenly or become angry or violent

    Similar:
    unpredictable
    Opposite:
    calm

  • voracious

    adj.Advanced

    always wanting a great deal of food or something else

    Similar:
    ravenous
    Opposite:
    full

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