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Light & colour

Bright, gloomy, gleaming, vivid: light, dark and colour. Foundation words are free for everyone; the harder levels come with Premium.

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Ten questions from the light & colour 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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1 word starting with L

  • lightning

    nounFoundation

    a bright flash of electricity in the sky during a storm

    Similar:
    bolt

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Stretch, Advanced levels: the first 4 of 4, A to Z.

  • luminary

    nounStretch

    a person who is famous and admired for their skill or knowledge

    Similar:
    star
    Opposite:
    nobody
  • luminous

    adj.Advanced

    shining brightly, especially in the dark

    Similar:
    glowing
    Opposite:
    dark
  • lurid

    adj.Stretch

    shockingly bright in colour; or horrible and sensational

    Similar:
    vivid
    Opposite:
    dull
  • lustrous

    adj.Advanced

    soft and shiny, with a glowing surface

    Similar:
    shiny
    Opposite:
    drab

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