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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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Stretch, Core, Advanced levels: the first 6 of 6, A to Z.

  • rancour

    nounStretch

    deep, long-lasting bitter anger towards someone

    Similar:
    bitterness
    Opposite:
    forgiveness

  • rebuttal

    nounStretch

    a reply that argues against what someone has said

    Similar:
    reply
    Opposite:
    acceptance

  • repel

    verbCore

    to push or drive something away

    Similar:
    push away
    Opposite:
    attract

  • retort

    nounAdvanced

    a quick, sharp or clever reply

    Similar:
    comeback
    Opposite:
    acceptance

  • revile

    verbStretch

    to criticise someone in a very angry, insulting way

    Similar:
    insult
    Opposite:
    admire

  • ruffian

    nounAdvanced

    a rough, violent person who causes trouble

    Similar:
    thug
    Opposite:
    gentleman

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