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11+ vocabulary theme

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 4 of 4, A to Z.

  • fateful

    adj.Advanced

    having an important and often lasting effect on what follows

    Similar:
    crucial
    Opposite:
    common
  • fluctuate

    verbAdvanced

    to keep changing, rising and falling again and again

    Similar:
    vary
    Opposite:
    fix
  • fortuitous

    adj.Stretch

    happening by lucky chance, without being planned

    Similar:
    accidental
    Opposite:
    deliberate
  • frequent

    adj.Core

    happening again and again, often

    Similar:
    regular
    Opposite:
    infrequent

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