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Stories & imagination

Magic, myths, mysteries and the language of stories. Foundation words are free for everyone; the harder levels come with Premium.

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Ten questions from the stories & imagination 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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Core, Stretch, Advanced levels: the first 3 of 3, A to Z.

  • absurd

    adj.Core

    so silly or unreasonable that it makes no sense

    Similar:
    ridiculous
    Opposite:
    logical
  • allusion

    nounStretch

    a passing mention that hints at something else

    Similar:
    reference
  • anecdote

    nounAdvanced

    a short, interesting story about something that happened

    Similar:
    story
    Opposite:
    chronicle

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