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Thinking & knowing

Wondering, deciding, remembering and understanding. Foundation words are free for everyone; the harder levels come with Premium.

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Ten questions from the thinking & knowing 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, Core levels: the first 6 of 6, A to Z.

  • tangible

    adj.Advanced

    real and solid enough to be touched or clearly seen

    Similar:
    touchable
    Opposite:
    abstract
  • tantamount

    adj.Stretch

    having the same effect or value as something else

    Similar:
    equal
    Opposite:
    different
  • taxing

    adj.Advanced

    hard and tiring, needing a lot of effort

    Similar:
    demanding
    Opposite:
    easy
  • tentative

    adj.Advanced

    not certain or final, or done in a hesitant way

    Similar:
    hesitant
    Opposite:
    certain
  • tenuous

    adj.Stretch

    very weak, thin or slight, and easily broken

    Similar:
    weak
    Opposite:
    firm
  • trivia

    nounCore

    small facts or details of little importance

    Similar:
    small facts
    Opposite:
    essentials

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