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Friendship & conflict

Getting on, falling out, arguing and making up. Foundation words are free for everyone; the harder levels come with Premium.

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Ten questions from the friendship & conflict 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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Advanced, Stretch, Core levels: the first 6 of 6, A to Z.

  • belittle

    verbAdvanced

    to talk about someone or something as unimportant

    Similar:
    put down
    Opposite:
    admire

  • bellicose

    adj.Stretch

    always ready to argue or fight

    Similar:
    warlike
    Opposite:
    calm

  • belligerent

    adj.Stretch

    unfriendly and eager to pick a fight

    Similar:
    hostile
    Opposite:
    friendly

  • betray

    verbCore

    to break someone's trust by being disloyal

    Similar:
    be disloyal
    Opposite:
    defend

  • bickering

    nounCore

    petty, noisy arguing about unimportant things

    Similar:
    squabbling
    Opposite:
    accord

  • bolster

    verbAdvanced

    to support something and make it stronger

    Similar:
    strengthen
    Opposite:
    hinder

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