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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, Core, Stretch levels: the first 8 of 8, A to Z.

  • recede

    verbAdvanced

    to move back or get further away

    Similar:
    retreat
    Opposite:
    advance

  • regular

    adj.Core

    happening again and again at the same gaps, or normal

    Similar:
    usual
    Opposite:
    exceptional

  • remnant

    nounAdvanced

    a small part that is left after the rest has gone

    Similar:
    leftover
    Opposite:
    completeness

  • remnants

    nounAdvanced

    small parts that are left after the rest has gone

    Similar:
    leftovers
    Opposite:
    completeness

  • repercussions

    nounStretch

    unwanted results that follow from an action or event

    Similar:
    consequences

  • respite

    nounAdvanced

    a short rest from something difficult or unpleasant

    Similar:
    relief
    Opposite:
    continuation

  • restore

    verbCore

    to bring something back to how it was before

    Similar:
    repair
    Opposite:
    damage

  • revive

    verbCore

    to bring back to life, health or strength

    Similar:
    restore
    Opposite:
    exhaust

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