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11+ vocabulary theme

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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Stretch level: the first 3 of 3, A to Z.

  • hackneyed

    adj.Stretch

    used so often that it has lost its interest

    Similar:
    tired
    Opposite:
    fresh
  • hubris

    nounStretch

    too much pride that makes someone think they cannot fail

    Similar:
    arrogance
    Opposite:
    humility
  • hyperbole

    nounStretch

    a way of speaking that greatly exaggerates to make a point

    Similar:
    exaggeration
    Opposite:
    understatement

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