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Weather & nature

Skies, seasons, landscapes and the natural world. Foundation words are free for everyone; the harder levels come with Premium.

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Ten questions from the weather & nature 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 7 of 7, A to Z.

  • temperate

    adj.Advanced

    mild and moderate, not too hot, cold or extreme

    Similar:
    mild
    Opposite:
    extreme
  • tempestuous

    adj.Stretch

    stormy and wild, or full of strong, stormy feelings

    Similar:
    stormy
    Opposite:
    calm
  • tranquil

    adj.Advanced

    calm, quiet and peaceful

    Similar:
    peaceful
    Opposite:
    agitated
  • tranquillity

    nounAdvanced

    a state of being calm, peaceful and quiet

    Similar:
    serenity
    Opposite:
    agitation
  • turbulence

    nounAdvanced

    rough, wild and unsteady movement of air or water

    Similar:
    storm
    Opposite:
    calm
  • turbulent

    adj.Advanced

    rough, wild and full of sudden changes

    Similar:
    stormy
    Opposite:
    calm
  • twilight

    nounCore

    the soft dim light just after the sun has set

    Similar:
    dusk
    Opposite:
    dawn

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