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Time & change

Old and new, before and after, and words for things changing. Foundation words are free for everyone; the harder levels come with Premium.

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Ten questions from the time & change 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 8 of 8, A to Z.

  • abate

    verbAdvanced

    to become less strong or less intense

    Similar:
    lessen
    Opposite:
    escalate

  • accustom

    verbAdvanced

    to make yourself or someone used to something new

    Similar:
    adapt
    Opposite:
    estrange

  • adjourn

    verbStretch

    to stop a meeting for a while or end it

    Similar:
    postpone
    Opposite:
    continue

  • anticipate

    verbCore

    to expect something and be ready for it

    Similar:
    expect
    Opposite:
    disregard

  • antiquated

    adj.Advanced

    so old that it is no longer useful or fashionable

    Similar:
    outdated
    Opposite:
    fashionable

  • antiquity

    nounAdvanced

    the distant past, especially ancient times

    Similar:
    ancient days
    Opposite:
    future

  • archaic

    adj.Advanced

    belonging to long ago and no longer in common use

    Similar:
    ancient
    Opposite:
    current

  • auspicious

    adj.Stretch

    showing signs that things will go well in future

    Similar:
    favourable
    Opposite:
    doomed

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