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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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Core, Advanced, Stretch levels: the first 12 of 14, A to Z.

  • immediate

    adj.Core

    happening straight away, with no delay

    Similar:
    quick
    Opposite:
    delayed

  • immediately

    adv.Core

    straight away, without any wait

    Similar:
    at once
    Opposite:
    eventually

  • imminent

    adj.Advanced

    about to happen very soon

    Similar:
    approaching
    Opposite:
    delayed

  • immutable

    adj.Stretch

    never changing or able to be changed

    Similar:
    unchanging
    Opposite:
    adaptable

  • impromptu

    adj.Advanced

    done on the spur of the moment without planning

    Similar:
    spontaneous
    Opposite:
    arranged

  • inaugural

    adj.Stretch

    marking the first or opening of something

    Similar:
    first
    Opposite:
    closing

  • inaugurate

    verbStretch

    to start or open something with an official ceremony

    Similar:
    launch
    Opposite:
    abolish

  • incessant

    adj.Advanced

    going on and on without a break

    Similar:
    constant
    Opposite:
    infrequent

  • incidental

    adj.Stretch

    happening as a small extra or by chance

    Similar:
    minor
    Opposite:
    essential

  • inconsistent

    adj.Advanced

    changing often and not staying the same

    Similar:
    changeable
    Opposite:
    consistent

  • inevitably

    adv.Advanced

    in a way that cannot be avoided

    Similar:
    certainly
    Opposite:
    avoidably

  • initiate

    verbAdvanced

    to make something begin

    Similar:
    start
    Opposite:
    cease

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