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Feelings & moods

Happy, sad, scared, cross and everything in between. Foundation words are free for everyone; the harder levels come with Premium.

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Ten questions from the feelings & moods 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 6 of 6, A to Z.

  • weary

    adj.Core

    very tired after effort or a long time

    Similar:
    exhausted
    Opposite:
    energetic
  • whinging

    adj.Core

    complaining in an annoying, grumbling way

    Similar:
    whining
    Opposite:
    cheerful
  • whining

    adj.Core

    complaining in a high, annoying voice

    Similar:
    complaining
    Opposite:
    cheerful
  • wistful

    adj.Advanced

    sadly longing for something that is past or out of reach

    Similar:
    yearning
    Opposite:
    cheerful
  • woeful

    adj.Advanced

    full of sadness or sorrow

    Similar:
    sorrowful
    Opposite:
    cheerful
  • wretched

    adj.Advanced

    very unhappy, or of very poor quality

    Similar:
    miserable
    Opposite:
    cheerful

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