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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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A first look at these words

Advanced, Core levels: the first 5 of 5, A to Z.

  • tardy

    adj.Advanced

    arriving or happening later than expected

    Similar:
    late
    Opposite:
    early

  • terminate

    verbAdvanced

    to bring something to an end

    Similar:
    end
    Opposite:
    begin

  • transient

    adj.Advanced

    lasting only a short time before passing away

    Similar:
    temporary
    Opposite:
    enduring

  • tweak

    verbCore

    to make a small change to improve something

    Similar:
    adjust
    Opposite:
    ruin

  • twilight

    nounCore

    the soft dim light just after the sun has set

    Similar:
    dusk
    Opposite:
    dawn

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