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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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A first look at these words

Stretch, Core, Advanced levels: the first 4 of 4, A to Z.

  • raconteur

    nounStretch

    a person who tells stories in an entertaining way

    Similar:
    storyteller
    Opposite:
    audience

  • recount

    verbCore

    to tell the story of something that happened

    Similar:
    describe

  • reveal

    verbCore

    to show or make known something that was hidden

    Similar:
    uncover
    Opposite:
    conceal

  • rogue

    nounAdvanced

    a dishonest or tricky person who cannot be trusted

    Similar:
    scoundrel
    Opposite:
    hero

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