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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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Advanced, Stretch levels: the first 3 of 3, A to Z.

  • genre

    nounAdvanced

    a particular type or style of writing, film or music

    Similar:
    type
    Opposite:
    contrast
  • grotesque

    adj.Advanced

    strange and ugly in a way that is shocking

    Similar:
    hideous
    Opposite:
    attractive
  • guile

    nounStretch

    clever and sly cunning used to trick people

    Similar:
    cunning
    Opposite:
    frankness

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