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2 words starting with A

  • antonym

    nounFoundation

    a word that has the opposite meaning to another word

    Similar:
    opposite
    Opposite:
    synonym

  • average

    adj.Foundation

    normal, typical or neither very good nor very bad

    Similar:
    typical
    Opposite:
    exceptional

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Core, Advanced, Stretch levels: the first 12 of 12, A to Z.

  • abbreviate

    verbCore

    to make a word or text shorter by leaving parts out

    Similar:
    shorten
    Opposite:
    elaborate

  • ablest

    adj.Core

    having the most skill or talent of all

    Similar:
    most skilled
    Opposite:
    inferior

  • absence

    nounCore

    the state of being away or not there

    Similar:
    not present
    Opposite:
    appearance

  • accolade

    nounAdvanced

    a special honour or award given as praise

    Similar:
    award

  • admission

    nounCore

    the act of letting someone in, or owning up to something

    Similar:
    confession
    Opposite:
    denial

  • amateur

    nounCore

    a person who does something for fun, not as a job

    Similar:
    beginner
    Opposite:
    expert

  • amend

    verbCore

    to change something a little so that it is better or fairer

    Similar:
    alter
    Opposite:
    keep

  • analogy

    nounStretch

    a comparison that shows how two things are alike

    Similar:
    comparison

  • antithesis

    nounStretch

    the exact opposite of something

    Similar:
    opposite
    Opposite:
    equivalent

  • assiduous

    adj.Stretch

    working very hard, carefully and with constant effort

    Similar:
    hard-working
    Opposite:
    careless

  • attentive

    adj.Core

    listening or watching carefully and paying close attention

    Similar:
    alert
    Opposite:
    careless

  • axiom

    nounStretch

    a statement that is accepted as true without proof

    Similar:
    principle

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