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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, Advanced levels: the first 7 of 7, A to Z.

  • wary

    adj.Core

    careful because you think there may be danger

    Similar:
    cautious
    Opposite:
    careless
  • wasteful

    adj.Core

    using more than you need or throwing things away carelessly

    Similar:
    extravagant
    Opposite:
    economical
  • whimsical

    adj.Advanced

    playful and fanciful in an unusual, charming way

    Similar:
    fanciful
    Opposite:
    practical
  • wicked

    adj.Core

    very bad or evil

    Similar:
    evil
    Opposite:
    good
  • wilful

    adj.Advanced

    stubborn and determined to do things your own way

    Similar:
    headstrong
    Opposite:
    compliant
  • witty

    adj.Core

    clever and amusing in what you say

    Similar:
    amusing
    Opposite:
    boring
  • worthy

    adj.Core

    good enough to deserve respect or a reward

    Similar:
    deserving
    Opposite:
    inferior

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