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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, Core, Stretch levels: the first 7 of 7, A to Z.

  • malice

    nounAdvanced

    a deep wish to hurt or upset someone

    Similar:
    spite
    Opposite:
    benevolence

  • malicious

    adj.Advanced

    meant to hurt or upset someone

    Similar:
    spiteful
    Opposite:
    caring

  • meddle

    verbCore

    to get involved in things that are not your business

    Similar:
    interfere
    Opposite:
    abstain

  • mediate

    verbAdvanced

    to help two sides in a quarrel reach agreement

    Similar:
    settle
    Opposite:
    aggravate

  • melee

    nounStretch

    a noisy, confused fight with many people

    Similar:
    scuffle
    Opposite:
    calm

  • mock

    verbCore

    to make fun of someone in an unkind way

    Similar:
    ridicule
    Opposite:
    admire

  • mollify

    verbStretch

    to calm someone who is upset or angry

    Similar:
    soothe
    Opposite:
    agitate

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