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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 6 of 6, A to Z.

  • saturate

    verbAdvanced

    to soak something completely so it can hold no more

    Similar:
    soak
    Opposite:
    drain

  • sphere

    nounCore

    a perfectly round solid shape like a ball

    Similar:
    ball

  • static

    adj.Advanced

    staying in one place or not changing

    Similar:
    still
    Opposite:
    changing

  • subterranean

    adj.Stretch

    found or lying beneath the surface of the ground

    Similar:
    underground
    Opposite:
    aboveground

  • symmetry

    nounAdvanced

    a balance where both sides match in shape and size

    Similar:
    balance
    Opposite:
    asymmetry

  • system

    nounCore

    an organised set of parts or steps that work together

    Similar:
    method
    Opposite:
    anarchy

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