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Science & space

Words from science lessons, inventions and the universe. Foundation words are free for everyone; the harder levels come with Premium.

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Ten questions from the science & space 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.

  • phenomena

    nounAdvanced

    unusual events or things that can be seen or studied

    Similar:
    wonders

  • phenomenon

    nounAdvanced

    an unusual event or thing that can be seen or studied

    Similar:
    wonder

  • physical

    adj.Core

    to do with the body, or real things you can touch

    Similar:
    body
    Opposite:
    abstract

  • pigment

    nounAdvanced

    a natural or made substance that gives something its colour

    Similar:
    dye

  • polarity

    nounStretch

    the state of having two completely opposite sides or ends

    Similar:
    opposite
    Opposite:
    agreement

  • porous

    adj.Advanced

    full of tiny holes that let water or air through

    Similar:
    permeable
    Opposite:
    airtight

  • proliferation

    nounStretch

    a fast increase in the number or amount of something

    Similar:
    spread
    Opposite:
    decline

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