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11+ vocabulary theme

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

Stretch level: the first 4 of 4, A to Z.

  • taciturn

    adj.Stretch

    tending to say very little and keeping quiet

    Similar:
    quiet
    Opposite:
    chatty

  • terse

    adj.Stretch

    using very few words, often in a rather abrupt way

    Similar:
    brief
    Opposite:
    lengthy

  • tirade

    nounStretch

    a long, angry speech that criticises someone or something

    Similar:
    rant
    Opposite:
    approval

  • trite

    adj.Stretch

    dull and unoriginal because it has been used too often

    Similar:
    worn-out
    Opposite:
    creative

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