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Speaking & sounds

How people say things, and the noises the world makes. Foundation words are free for everyone; the harder levels come with Premium.

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Ten questions from the speaking & sounds 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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A first look at these words

Advanced, Stretch, Core levels: the first 5 of 5, A to Z.

  • garbled

    adj.Advanced

    mixed up and confusing, so hard to understand

    Similar:
    jumbled
    Opposite:
    clear
  • garrulous

    adj.Stretch

    talking a great deal, often about unimportant things

    Similar:
    talkative
    Opposite:
    quiet
  • glib

    adj.Stretch

    speaking smoothly and easily but in a way that seems insincere

    Similar:
    slick
    Opposite:
    earnest
  • gripe

    verbCore

    to complain in an annoyed way

    Similar:
    complain
    Opposite:
    approval
  • guttural

    adj.Stretch

    deep, harsh and made in the throat

    Similar:
    throaty
    Opposite:
    gentle

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