Emotion • Core
anxious
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worried or uneasy about what may happen
Synonym: nervous
Antonym: calm
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0marked as learnt
9meaning-based categories
How Angelika should learn each word
1. Say the word aloud. 2. Explain the meaning without looking. 3. Give one synonym and one antonym. 4. Use it in a new sentence. 5. Mark it as learnt only when all four can be done confidently.
| Learned | Word | Meaning | Synonym | Antonym | Level | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| anxious | worried or uneasy about what may happen | nervous | calm | Core | Emotion | |
| appalled | shocked and horrified | dismayed | delighted | Advanced | Emotion | |
| blithe | cheerful and unconcerned | carefree | anxious | Advanced | Emotion | |
| dejected | sad because of failure | downcast | elated | Core | Emotion | |
| delighted | very pleased | thrilled | disappointed | Core | Emotion | |
| despondent | without hope | dejected | hopeful | Advanced | Emotion | |
| ecstatic | overwhelmingly happy | elated | miserable | Core | Emotion | |
| elated | extremely happy and excited | overjoyed | dejected | Advanced | Emotion | |
| exasperated | intensely irritated | infuriated | pleased | Advanced | Emotion | |
| frantic | wild with fear or urgency | desperate | calm | Core | Emotion | |
| gloomy | sad or without hope | miserable | cheerful | Core | Emotion | |
| indignant | angry at unfair treatment | outraged | content | Advanced | Emotion | |
| jubilant | showing great triumph or joy | rejoicing | despondent | Core | Emotion | |
| melancholy | a thoughtful lasting sadness | sorrowful | cheerful | Advanced | Emotion | |
| mortified | extremely embarrassed | humiliated | proud | Advanced | Emotion | |
| reluctant | unwilling or hesitant | resistant | eager | Core | Emotion | |
| resentful | bitter about unfair treatment | aggrieved | grateful | Advanced | Emotion | |
| solemn | serious and dignified | grave | cheerful | Core | Emotion | |
| tranquil | peaceful and calm | serene | agitated | Core | Emotion | |
| uneasy | slightly worried or uncomfortable | anxious | reassured | Core | Emotion | |
| amiable | friendly and pleasant | good-natured | hostile | Core | Character | |
| arrogant | believing oneself superior | haughty | humble | Core | Character | |
| astute | clever at judging situations | shrewd | naive | Advanced | Character | |
| benevolent | kind and generous | charitable | cruel | Advanced | Character | |
| candid | honest and direct | frank | deceitful | Advanced | Character | |
| compassionate | showing concern for suffering | merciful | heartless | Core | Character | |
| conceited | too proud of oneself | vain | modest | Core | Character | |
| conscientious | careful to do things properly | diligent | careless | Advanced | Character | |
| courageous | brave despite danger | valiant | cowardly | Core | Character | |
| courteous | polite and considerate | civil | rude | Core | Character | |
| deceitful | dishonest and misleading | fraudulent | truthful | Core | Character | |
| defiant | openly resisting authority | rebellious | obedient | Core | Character | |
| diligent | hard-working and careful | industrious | lazy | Core | Character | |
| dogged | showing stubborn determination | persistent | wavering | Advanced | Character | |
| frugal | careful not to waste money | thrifty | extravagant | Advanced | Character | |
| haughty | arrogantly proud | superior | humble | Advanced | Character | |
| impartial | fair and unbiased | neutral | prejudiced | Advanced | Character | |
| lenient | not strict in punishment | merciful | severe | Core | Character | |
| meticulous | extremely careful about details | precise | careless | Advanced | Character | |
| obstinate | stubbornly refusing to change | stubborn | compliant | Core | Character | |
| prudent | wise and careful about the future | sensible | reckless | Advanced | Character | |
| resourceful | good at solving difficulties | ingenious | helpless | Core | Character | |
| scrupulous | very honest and careful | principled | dishonest | Advanced | Character | |
| spiteful | wanting to hurt or upset | malicious | kind | Core | Character | |
| steadfast | firm and loyal | resolute | unreliable | Advanced | Character | |
| timid | shy and easily frightened | fearful | bold | Core | Character | |
| unabashed | not embarrassed or ashamed | unapologetic | ashamed | Advanced | Character | |
| valiant | showing great courage | brave | cowardly | Advanced | Character | |
| vigilant | watchful for danger | alert | careless | Advanced | Character | |
| wary | careful because of possible danger | cautious | trusting | Core | Character | |
| ambiguous | having more than one possible meaning | unclear | definite | Advanced | Thinking | |
| apparent | easy to notice or understand | evident | hidden | Core | Thinking | |
| assume | accept as true without proof | suppose | verify | Core | Thinking | |
| coherent | logical and clearly connected | consistent | confused | Advanced | Thinking | |
| comprehend | understand fully | grasp | misunderstand | Core | Thinking | |
| contemplate | think about deeply | consider | ignore | Advanced | Thinking | |
| credible | able to be believed | plausible | unbelievable | Core | Thinking | |
| deduce | reach a conclusion from evidence | infer | guess | Advanced | Thinking | |
| discern | notice or recognise with difficulty | detect | overlook | Advanced | Thinking | |
| evident | clear from the evidence | obvious | uncertain | Core | Thinking | |
| fallacy | a mistaken belief or faulty argument | error | truth | Advanced | Thinking | |
| fathom | understand something difficult | comprehend | misunderstand | Advanced | Thinking | |
| imply | suggest without stating directly | hint | declare | Core | Thinking | |
| infer | form a conclusion from clues | deduce | misread | Core | Thinking | |
| insight | deep understanding | perception | ignorance | Core | Thinking | |
| interpret | explain the meaning of | understand | misconstrue | Core | Thinking | |
| logical | following clear reasoning | rational | illogical | Core | Thinking | |
| naive | lacking experience or judgement | innocent | shrewd | Core | Thinking | |
| perceptive | quick to notice and understand | insightful | unobservant | Advanced | Thinking | |
| plausible | seeming reasonable or believable | credible | unlikely | Advanced | Thinking | |
| profound | showing deep understanding | deep | superficial | Advanced | Thinking | |
| relevant | closely connected to the matter | pertinent | irrelevant | Core | Thinking | |
| sceptical | doubtful and questioning | suspicious | convinced | Advanced | Thinking | |
| subtle | not obvious; delicate in meaning | nuanced | obvious | Advanced | Thinking | |
| superficial | only concerned with the surface | shallow | profound | Advanced | Thinking | |
| tentative | not certain or final | provisional | definite | Advanced | Thinking | |
| valid | well-founded or acceptable | sound | invalid | Core | Thinking | |
| vague | not clear or precise | uncertain | explicit | Core | Thinking | |
| verify | check that something is true | confirm | disprove | Core | Thinking | |
| wisdom | good judgement from knowledge | insight | folly | Core | Thinking | |
| abrupt | sudden and possibly rude | curt | lengthy | Core | Speech | |
| articulate | able to express ideas clearly | eloquent | inarticulate | Advanced | Speech | |
| assert | state firmly | declare | deny | Core | Speech | |
| concise | brief but complete | succinct | wordy | Core | Speech | |
| contradict | state the opposite of | dispute | confirm | Core | Speech | |
| convey | communicate an idea | express | conceal | Core | Speech | |
| eloquent | fluent and persuasive in speaking | expressive | inarticulate | Advanced | Speech | |
| emphasise | give special importance to | stress | minimise | Core | Speech | |
| evade | avoid answering directly | dodge | confront | Advanced | Speech | |
| exclaim | cry out suddenly | shout | whisper | Core | Speech | |
| flippant | not showing proper seriousness | frivolous | respectful | Advanced | Speech | |
| frank | honest and direct | candid | evasive | Core | Speech | |
| inquire | ask for information | question | answer | Core | Speech | |
| jargon | special words used by a group | terminology | plain language | Advanced | Speech | |
| mumble | speak quietly and unclearly | mutter | enunciate | Core | Speech | |
| persuade | cause someone to agree | convince | dissuade | Core | Speech | |
| proclaim | announce publicly or officially | declare | conceal | Advanced | Speech | |
| retort | reply sharply | counter | agree | Advanced | Speech | |
| sarcastic | using mock praise to criticise | ironic | sincere | Advanced | Speech | |
| stammer | speak with repeated sounds | stutter | speak fluently | Core | Speech | |
| succinct | clearly expressed in few words | concise | verbose | Advanced | Speech | |
| verbose | using more words than necessary | wordy | concise | Advanced | Speech | |
| whisper | speak very softly | murmur | shout | Core | Speech | |
| withhold | refuse to give information | conceal | reveal | Core | Speech | |
| abandon | leave completely | desert | continue | Core | Action | |
| accelerate | increase speed | hasten | decelerate | Core | Action | |
| accumulate | gather over time | collect | disperse | Advanced | Action | |
| alter | change partly | modify | preserve | Core | Action | |
| amend | change to improve or correct | revise | worsen | Advanced | Action | |
| avert | prevent something bad | avoid | cause | Advanced | Action | |
| cease | stop | halt | commence | Core | Action | |
| coax | gently persuade | entice | deter | Advanced | Action | |
| commence | begin | start | conclude | Core | Action | |
| compel | force someone to act | oblige | deter | Advanced | Action | |
| conceal | keep hidden | disguise | reveal | Core | Action | |
| conserve | protect from loss or waste | preserve | squander | Core | Action | |
| construct | build | assemble | demolish | Core | Action | |
| deter | discourage from acting | prevent | encourage | Advanced | Action | |
| diminish | make or become smaller | reduce | increase | Core | Action | |
| disperse | scatter in different directions | spread | gather | Advanced | Action | |
| eradicate | destroy completely | eliminate | preserve | Advanced | Action | |
| hinder | make progress difficult | obstruct | assist | Core | Action | |
| imitate | copy someone's behaviour | mimic | originate | Core | Action | |
| impede | delay or block progress | obstruct | facilitate | Advanced | Action | |
| initiate | cause something to begin | launch | terminate | Advanced | Action | |
| intervene | become involved to change events | interfere | withdraw | Advanced | Action | |
| modify | change slightly | alter | retain | Core | Action | |
| persevere | continue despite difficulty | persist | quit | Core | Action | |
| prohibit | formally forbid | ban | permit | Core | Action | |
| recede | move back or away | retreat | advance | Advanced | Action | |
| relinquish | give up possession or control | surrender | retain | Advanced | Action | |
| restore | return to an earlier good condition | repair | damage | Core | Action | |
| retain | continue to have or keep | preserve | discard | Core | Action | |
| adversity | a difficult or unpleasant situation | hardship | prosperity | Advanced | Difficulty | |
| arduous | requiring great effort | demanding | easy | Core | Difficulty | |
| cumbersome | large or awkward to handle | unwieldy | manageable | Advanced | Difficulty | |
| daunting | seeming difficult or frightening | intimidating | encouraging | Core | Difficulty | |
| dilemma | a difficult choice | predicament | solution | Core | Difficulty | |
| feasible | possible and practical | workable | impossible | Advanced | Difficulty | |
| formidable | inspiring fear or respect through power | daunting | feeble | Advanced | Difficulty | |
| futile | incapable of producing success | pointless | effective | Advanced | Difficulty | |
| gruelling | extremely tiring and demanding | exhausting | effortless | Advanced | Difficulty | |
| inevitable | certain to happen | unavoidable | preventable | Core | Difficulty | |
| intricate | very detailed and complicated | complex | simple | Advanced | Difficulty | |
| laborious | requiring much effort and time | strenuous | easy | Advanced | Difficulty | |
| obstacle | something that blocks progress | barrier | aid | Core | Difficulty | |
| perilous | full of danger | hazardous | safe | Advanced | Difficulty | |
| precarious | not secure and likely to fail | unstable | safe | Advanced | Difficulty | |
| predicament | a difficult situation | dilemma | advantage | Advanced | Difficulty | |
| relentless | continuing without becoming weaker | unceasing | intermittent | Advanced | Difficulty | |
| resilient | able to recover quickly | tough | fragile | Core | Difficulty | |
| strenuous | requiring great physical effort | vigorous | effortless | Core | Difficulty | |
| turbulent | full of disorder or violent movement | stormy | tranquil | Advanced | Difficulty | |
| unyielding | hard and not giving way | rigid | flexible | Advanced | Difficulty | |
| abundant | more than enough; plentiful | ample | scarce | Core | Quantity | |
| ample | enough or more than enough | plentiful | insufficient | Core | Quantity | |
| colossal | extremely large | enormous | minute | Advanced | Quantity | |
| considerable | notably large in amount | substantial | negligible | Core | Quantity | |
| diminutive | very small | tiny | enormous | Advanced | Quantity | |
| excessive | more than reasonable | immoderate | moderate | Core | Quantity | |
| extensive | covering a large area or range | wide-ranging | limited | Core | Quantity | |
| gargantuan | enormous | gigantic | minuscule | Advanced | Quantity | |
| immense | extremely large | vast | tiny | Core | Quantity | |
| infinitesimal | extremely small | minute | enormous | Advanced | Quantity | |
| meagre | small and insufficient | scant | abundant | Advanced | Quantity | |
| minuscule | extremely small | tiny | huge | Core | Quantity | |
| moderate | not extreme | reasonable | excessive | Core | Quantity | |
| negligible | too small to be important | insignificant | substantial | Advanced | Quantity | |
| numerous | existing in large numbers | many | few | Core | Quantity | |
| scarce | hard to find because there is little | rare | plentiful | Core | Quantity | |
| scant | barely sufficient | meagre | ample | Advanced | Quantity | |
| substantial | large in amount or importance | considerable | slight | Core | Quantity | |
| vast | extremely great in size or amount | immense | tiny | Core | Quantity | |
| agile | able to move quickly and easily | nimble | clumsy | Core | Movement | |
| amble | walk at a relaxed pace | stroll | rush | Advanced | Movement | |
| bolt | move suddenly and quickly | dash | linger | Core | Movement | |
| dart | move rapidly and suddenly | shoot | crawl | Core | Movement | |
| drift | move slowly without control | float | charge | Core | Movement | |
| falter | lose speed or confidence | hesitate | persist | Advanced | Movement | |
| flee | run away from danger | escape | approach | Core | Movement | |
| hasten | move or act quickly | hurry | delay | Core | Movement | |
| linger | stay longer than necessary | remain | depart | Core | Movement | |
| lumber | move heavily and awkwardly | trudge | glide | Advanced | Movement | |
| meander | follow a winding course | wander | race | Advanced | Movement | |
| nimble | quick and light in movement | agile | clumsy | Core | Movement | |
| plod | walk slowly and heavily | trudge | sprint | Core | Movement | |
| proceed | continue or move forward | advance | halt | Core | Movement | |
| retreat | move backwards or away | withdraw | advance | Core | Movement | |
| soar | fly or rise high | ascend | plunge | Core | Movement | |
| stagger | walk unsteadily | reel | stride | Core | Movement | |
| stride | walk with long confident steps | march | shuffle | Core | Movement | |
| surge | move suddenly and powerfully | rush | recede | Advanced | Movement | |
| trudge | walk slowly with effort | plod | skip | Core | Movement | |
| barren | unable to produce plants or fruit | unproductive | fertile | Core | Description | |
| brittle | hard but easily broken | fragile | flexible | Core | Description | |
| choppy | rough with many small waves | turbulent | calm | Core | Description | |
| contemporary | belonging to the present time | modern | ancient | Core | Description | |
| deciduous | shedding leaves each year | seasonal | evergreen | Advanced | Description | |
| desolate | empty and bleak | forsaken | lively | Advanced | Description | |
| dilapidated | in poor condition from neglect | run-down | pristine | Advanced | Description | |
| durable | able to last a long time | hard-wearing | fragile | Core | Description | |
| fierce | strong and violent | ferocious | gentle | Core | Description | |
| flawless | without any fault | perfect | defective | Core | Description | |
| forlorn | lonely and unhappy | desolate | cheerful | Advanced | Description | |
| frail | weak and delicate | fragile | robust | Core | Description | |
| ignominious | deserving public shame | disgraceful | honourable | Advanced | Description | |
| immaculate | perfectly clean and neat | spotless | filthy | Advanced | Description | |
| jaded | tired or bored after too much experience | weary | refreshed | Advanced | Description | |
| majestic | grand and impressive | magnificent | ordinary | Core | Description | |
| obscure | not well known or difficult to understand | unclear | obvious | Advanced | Description | |
| peculiar | strange or unusual | odd | ordinary | Core | Description | |
| pristine | in perfect original condition | immaculate | spoilt | Advanced | Description | |
| renowned | famous and respected | celebrated | unknown | Core | Description | |
| scorched | burnt on the surface | seared | unburnt | Core | Description | |
| shabby | worn and in poor condition | scruffy | smart | Core | Description | |
| shrivelled | wrinkled and contracted from dryness | withered | plump | Advanced | Description | |
| stark | severe or sharply clear | bleak | softened | Advanced | Description | |
| sturdy | strongly built | robust | fragile | Core | Description | |
| vivid | producing strong clear images | graphic | dull | Core | Description | |
| waxen | pale and smooth like wax | pallid | flushed | Advanced | Description | |
| withered | dried and shrunk | shrivelled | fresh | Core | Description | |
| wretched | in a very unhappy or poor condition | miserable | splendid | Core | Description | |
| vibrant | full of colour or energy | lively | dull | Core | Description |
Click a card to reveal its meaning, synonym and antonym.
Emotion • Advanced
appalled
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shocked and horrified
Synonym: dismayed
Antonym: delighted
Emotion • Advanced
blithe
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cheerful and unconcerned
Synonym: carefree
Antonym: anxious
Emotion • Core
dejected
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sad because of failure
Synonym: downcast
Antonym: elated
Emotion • Core
delighted
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very pleased
Synonym: thrilled
Antonym: disappointed
Emotion • Advanced
despondent
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without hope
Synonym: dejected
Antonym: hopeful
Emotion • Core
ecstatic
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overwhelmingly happy
Synonym: elated
Antonym: miserable
Emotion • Advanced
elated
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extremely happy and excited
Synonym: overjoyed
Antonym: dejected
Emotion • Advanced
exasperated
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intensely irritated
Synonym: infuriated
Antonym: pleased
Emotion • Core
frantic
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wild with fear or urgency
Synonym: desperate
Antonym: calm
Emotion • Core
gloomy
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sad or without hope
Synonym: miserable
Antonym: cheerful
Emotion • Advanced
indignant
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angry at unfair treatment
Synonym: outraged
Antonym: content
Emotion • Core
jubilant
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showing great triumph or joy
Synonym: rejoicing
Antonym: despondent
Emotion • Advanced
melancholy
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a thoughtful lasting sadness
Synonym: sorrowful
Antonym: cheerful
Emotion • Advanced
mortified
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extremely embarrassed
Synonym: humiliated
Antonym: proud
Emotion • Core
reluctant
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unwilling or hesitant
Synonym: resistant
Antonym: eager
Emotion • Advanced
resentful
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bitter about unfair treatment
Synonym: aggrieved
Antonym: grateful
Emotion • Core
solemn
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serious and dignified
Synonym: grave
Antonym: cheerful
Emotion • Core
tranquil
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peaceful and calm
Synonym: serene
Antonym: agitated
Emotion • Core
uneasy
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slightly worried or uncomfortable
Synonym: anxious
Antonym: reassured
Character • Core
amiable
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friendly and pleasant
Synonym: good-natured
Antonym: hostile
Character • Core
arrogant
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believing oneself superior
Synonym: haughty
Antonym: humble
Character • Advanced
astute
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clever at judging situations
Synonym: shrewd
Antonym: naive
Character • Advanced
benevolent
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kind and generous
Synonym: charitable
Antonym: cruel
Character • Advanced
candid
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honest and direct
Synonym: frank
Antonym: deceitful
Character • Core
compassionate
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showing concern for suffering
Synonym: merciful
Antonym: heartless
Character • Core
conceited
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too proud of oneself
Synonym: vain
Antonym: modest
Character • Advanced
conscientious
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careful to do things properly
Synonym: diligent
Antonym: careless
Character • Core
courageous
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brave despite danger
Synonym: valiant
Antonym: cowardly
Character • Core
courteous
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polite and considerate
Synonym: civil
Antonym: rude
Character • Core
deceitful
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dishonest and misleading
Synonym: fraudulent
Antonym: truthful
Character • Core
defiant
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openly resisting authority
Synonym: rebellious
Antonym: obedient
Character • Core
diligent
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hard-working and careful
Synonym: industrious
Antonym: lazy
Character • Advanced
dogged
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showing stubborn determination
Synonym: persistent
Antonym: wavering
Character • Advanced
frugal
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careful not to waste money
Synonym: thrifty
Antonym: extravagant
Character • Advanced
haughty
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arrogantly proud
Synonym: superior
Antonym: humble
Character • Advanced
impartial
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fair and unbiased
Synonym: neutral
Antonym: prejudiced
Character • Core
lenient
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not strict in punishment
Synonym: merciful
Antonym: severe
Character • Advanced
meticulous
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extremely careful about details
Synonym: precise
Antonym: careless
Character • Core
obstinate
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stubbornly refusing to change
Synonym: stubborn
Antonym: compliant
Character • Advanced
prudent
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wise and careful about the future
Synonym: sensible
Antonym: reckless
Character • Core
resourceful
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good at solving difficulties
Synonym: ingenious
Antonym: helpless
Character • Advanced
scrupulous
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very honest and careful
Synonym: principled
Antonym: dishonest
Character • Core
spiteful
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wanting to hurt or upset
Synonym: malicious
Antonym: kind
Character • Advanced
steadfast
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firm and loyal
Synonym: resolute
Antonym: unreliable
Character • Core
timid
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shy and easily frightened
Synonym: fearful
Antonym: bold
Character • Advanced
unabashed
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not embarrassed or ashamed
Synonym: unapologetic
Antonym: ashamed
Character • Advanced
valiant
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showing great courage
Synonym: brave
Antonym: cowardly
Character • Advanced
vigilant
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watchful for danger
Synonym: alert
Antonym: careless
Character • Core
wary
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careful because of possible danger
Synonym: cautious
Antonym: trusting
Thinking • Advanced
ambiguous
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having more than one possible meaning
Synonym: unclear
Antonym: definite
Thinking • Core
apparent
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easy to notice or understand
Synonym: evident
Antonym: hidden
Thinking • Core
assume
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accept as true without proof
Synonym: suppose
Antonym: verify
Thinking • Advanced
coherent
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logical and clearly connected
Synonym: consistent
Antonym: confused
Thinking • Core
comprehend
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understand fully
Synonym: grasp
Antonym: misunderstand
Thinking • Advanced
contemplate
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think about deeply
Synonym: consider
Antonym: ignore
Thinking • Core
credible
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able to be believed
Synonym: plausible
Antonym: unbelievable
Thinking • Advanced
deduce
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reach a conclusion from evidence
Synonym: infer
Antonym: guess
Thinking • Advanced
discern
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notice or recognise with difficulty
Synonym: detect
Antonym: overlook
Thinking • Core
evident
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clear from the evidence
Synonym: obvious
Antonym: uncertain
Thinking • Advanced
fallacy
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a mistaken belief or faulty argument
Synonym: error
Antonym: truth
Thinking • Advanced
fathom
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understand something difficult
Synonym: comprehend
Antonym: misunderstand
Thinking • Core
imply
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suggest without stating directly
Synonym: hint
Antonym: declare
Thinking • Core
infer
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form a conclusion from clues
Synonym: deduce
Antonym: misread
Thinking • Core
insight
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deep understanding
Synonym: perception
Antonym: ignorance
Thinking • Core
interpret
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explain the meaning of
Synonym: understand
Antonym: misconstrue
Thinking • Core
logical
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following clear reasoning
Synonym: rational
Antonym: illogical
Thinking • Core
naive
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lacking experience or judgement
Synonym: innocent
Antonym: shrewd
Thinking • Advanced
perceptive
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quick to notice and understand
Synonym: insightful
Antonym: unobservant
Thinking • Advanced
plausible
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seeming reasonable or believable
Synonym: credible
Antonym: unlikely
Thinking • Advanced
profound
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showing deep understanding
Synonym: deep
Antonym: superficial
Thinking • Core
relevant
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closely connected to the matter
Synonym: pertinent
Antonym: irrelevant
Thinking • Advanced
sceptical
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doubtful and questioning
Synonym: suspicious
Antonym: convinced
Thinking • Advanced
subtle
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not obvious; delicate in meaning
Synonym: nuanced
Antonym: obvious
Thinking • Advanced
superficial
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only concerned with the surface
Synonym: shallow
Antonym: profound
Thinking • Advanced
tentative
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not certain or final
Synonym: provisional
Antonym: definite
Thinking • Core
valid
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well-founded or acceptable
Synonym: sound
Antonym: invalid
Thinking • Core
vague
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not clear or precise
Synonym: uncertain
Antonym: explicit
Thinking • Core
verify
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check that something is true
Synonym: confirm
Antonym: disprove
Thinking • Core
wisdom
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good judgement from knowledge
Synonym: insight
Antonym: folly
Speech • Core
abrupt
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sudden and possibly rude
Synonym: curt
Antonym: lengthy
Speech • Advanced
articulate
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able to express ideas clearly
Synonym: eloquent
Antonym: inarticulate
Speech • Core
assert
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state firmly
Synonym: declare
Antonym: deny
Speech • Core
concise
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brief but complete
Synonym: succinct
Antonym: wordy
Speech • Core
contradict
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state the opposite of
Synonym: dispute
Antonym: confirm
Speech • Core
convey
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communicate an idea
Synonym: express
Antonym: conceal
Speech • Advanced
eloquent
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fluent and persuasive in speaking
Synonym: expressive
Antonym: inarticulate
Speech • Core
emphasise
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give special importance to
Synonym: stress
Antonym: minimise
Speech • Advanced
evade
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avoid answering directly
Synonym: dodge
Antonym: confront
Speech • Core
exclaim
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cry out suddenly
Synonym: shout
Antonym: whisper
Speech • Advanced
flippant
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not showing proper seriousness
Synonym: frivolous
Antonym: respectful
Speech • Core
frank
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honest and direct
Synonym: candid
Antonym: evasive
Speech • Core
inquire
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ask for information
Synonym: question
Antonym: answer
Speech • Advanced
jargon
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special words used by a group
Synonym: terminology
Antonym: plain language
Speech • Core
mumble
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speak quietly and unclearly
Synonym: mutter
Antonym: enunciate
Speech • Core
persuade
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cause someone to agree
Synonym: convince
Antonym: dissuade
Speech • Advanced
proclaim
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announce publicly or officially
Synonym: declare
Antonym: conceal
Speech • Advanced
retort
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reply sharply
Synonym: counter
Antonym: agree
Speech • Advanced
sarcastic
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using mock praise to criticise
Synonym: ironic
Antonym: sincere
Speech • Core
stammer
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speak with repeated sounds
Synonym: stutter
Antonym: speak fluently
Speech • Advanced
succinct
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clearly expressed in few words
Synonym: concise
Antonym: verbose
Speech • Advanced
verbose
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using more words than necessary
Synonym: wordy
Antonym: concise
Speech • Core
whisper
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speak very softly
Synonym: murmur
Antonym: shout
Speech • Core
withhold
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refuse to give information
Synonym: conceal
Antonym: reveal
Action • Core
abandon
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leave completely
Synonym: desert
Antonym: continue
Action • Core
accelerate
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increase speed
Synonym: hasten
Antonym: decelerate
Action • Advanced
accumulate
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gather over time
Synonym: collect
Antonym: disperse
Action • Core
alter
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change partly
Synonym: modify
Antonym: preserve
Action • Advanced
amend
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change to improve or correct
Synonym: revise
Antonym: worsen
Action • Advanced
avert
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prevent something bad
Synonym: avoid
Antonym: cause
Action • Core
cease
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stop
Synonym: halt
Antonym: commence
Action • Advanced
coax
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gently persuade
Synonym: entice
Antonym: deter
Action • Core
commence
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begin
Synonym: start
Antonym: conclude
Action • Advanced
compel
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force someone to act
Synonym: oblige
Antonym: deter
Action • Core
conceal
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keep hidden
Synonym: disguise
Antonym: reveal
Action • Core
conserve
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protect from loss or waste
Synonym: preserve
Antonym: squander
Action • Core
construct
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build
Synonym: assemble
Antonym: demolish
Action • Advanced
deter
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discourage from acting
Synonym: prevent
Antonym: encourage
Action • Core
diminish
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make or become smaller
Synonym: reduce
Antonym: increase
Action • Advanced
disperse
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scatter in different directions
Synonym: spread
Antonym: gather
Action • Advanced
eradicate
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destroy completely
Synonym: eliminate
Antonym: preserve
Action • Core
hinder
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make progress difficult
Synonym: obstruct
Antonym: assist
Action • Core
imitate
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copy someone's behaviour
Synonym: mimic
Antonym: originate
Action • Advanced
impede
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delay or block progress
Synonym: obstruct
Antonym: facilitate
Action • Advanced
initiate
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cause something to begin
Synonym: launch
Antonym: terminate
Action • Advanced
intervene
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become involved to change events
Synonym: interfere
Antonym: withdraw
Action • Core
modify
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change slightly
Synonym: alter
Antonym: retain
Action • Core
persevere
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continue despite difficulty
Synonym: persist
Antonym: quit
Action • Core
prohibit
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formally forbid
Synonym: ban
Antonym: permit
Action • Advanced
recede
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move back or away
Synonym: retreat
Antonym: advance
Action • Advanced
relinquish
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give up possession or control
Synonym: surrender
Antonym: retain
Action • Core
restore
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return to an earlier good condition
Synonym: repair
Antonym: damage
Action • Core
retain
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continue to have or keep
Synonym: preserve
Antonym: discard
Difficulty • Advanced
adversity
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a difficult or unpleasant situation
Synonym: hardship
Antonym: prosperity
Difficulty • Core
arduous
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requiring great effort
Synonym: demanding
Antonym: easy
Difficulty • Advanced
cumbersome
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large or awkward to handle
Synonym: unwieldy
Antonym: manageable
Difficulty • Core
daunting
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seeming difficult or frightening
Synonym: intimidating
Antonym: encouraging
Difficulty • Core
dilemma
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a difficult choice
Synonym: predicament
Antonym: solution
Difficulty • Advanced
feasible
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possible and practical
Synonym: workable
Antonym: impossible
Difficulty • Advanced
formidable
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inspiring fear or respect through power
Synonym: daunting
Antonym: feeble
Difficulty • Advanced
futile
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incapable of producing success
Synonym: pointless
Antonym: effective
Difficulty • Advanced
gruelling
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extremely tiring and demanding
Synonym: exhausting
Antonym: effortless
Difficulty • Core
inevitable
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certain to happen
Synonym: unavoidable
Antonym: preventable
Difficulty • Advanced
intricate
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very detailed and complicated
Synonym: complex
Antonym: simple
Difficulty • Advanced
laborious
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requiring much effort and time
Synonym: strenuous
Antonym: easy
Difficulty • Core
obstacle
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something that blocks progress
Synonym: barrier
Antonym: aid
Difficulty • Advanced
perilous
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full of danger
Synonym: hazardous
Antonym: safe
Difficulty • Advanced
precarious
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not secure and likely to fail
Synonym: unstable
Antonym: safe
Difficulty • Advanced
predicament
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a difficult situation
Synonym: dilemma
Antonym: advantage
Difficulty • Advanced
relentless
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continuing without becoming weaker
Synonym: unceasing
Antonym: intermittent
Difficulty • Core
resilient
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able to recover quickly
Synonym: tough
Antonym: fragile
Difficulty • Core
strenuous
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requiring great physical effort
Synonym: vigorous
Antonym: effortless
Difficulty • Advanced
turbulent
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full of disorder or violent movement
Synonym: stormy
Antonym: tranquil
Difficulty • Advanced
unyielding
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hard and not giving way
Synonym: rigid
Antonym: flexible
Quantity • Core
abundant
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more than enough; plentiful
Synonym: ample
Antonym: scarce
Quantity • Core
ample
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enough or more than enough
Synonym: plentiful
Antonym: insufficient
Quantity • Advanced
colossal
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extremely large
Synonym: enormous
Antonym: minute
Quantity • Core
considerable
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notably large in amount
Synonym: substantial
Antonym: negligible
Quantity • Advanced
diminutive
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very small
Synonym: tiny
Antonym: enormous
Quantity • Core
excessive
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more than reasonable
Synonym: immoderate
Antonym: moderate
Quantity • Core
extensive
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covering a large area or range
Synonym: wide-ranging
Antonym: limited
Quantity • Advanced
gargantuan
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enormous
Synonym: gigantic
Antonym: minuscule
Quantity • Core
immense
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extremely large
Synonym: vast
Antonym: tiny
Quantity • Advanced
infinitesimal
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extremely small
Synonym: minute
Antonym: enormous
Quantity • Advanced
meagre
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small and insufficient
Synonym: scant
Antonym: abundant
Quantity • Core
minuscule
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extremely small
Synonym: tiny
Antonym: huge
Quantity • Core
moderate
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not extreme
Synonym: reasonable
Antonym: excessive
Quantity • Advanced
negligible
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too small to be important
Synonym: insignificant
Antonym: substantial
Quantity • Core
numerous
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existing in large numbers
Synonym: many
Antonym: few
Quantity • Core
scarce
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hard to find because there is little
Synonym: rare
Antonym: plentiful
Quantity • Advanced
scant
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barely sufficient
Synonym: meagre
Antonym: ample
Quantity • Core
substantial
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large in amount or importance
Synonym: considerable
Antonym: slight
Quantity • Core
vast
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extremely great in size or amount
Synonym: immense
Antonym: tiny
Movement • Core
agile
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able to move quickly and easily
Synonym: nimble
Antonym: clumsy
Movement • Advanced
amble
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walk at a relaxed pace
Synonym: stroll
Antonym: rush
Movement • Core
bolt
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move suddenly and quickly
Synonym: dash
Antonym: linger
Movement • Core
dart
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move rapidly and suddenly
Synonym: shoot
Antonym: crawl
Movement • Core
drift
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move slowly without control
Synonym: float
Antonym: charge
Movement • Advanced
falter
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lose speed or confidence
Synonym: hesitate
Antonym: persist
Movement • Core
flee
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run away from danger
Synonym: escape
Antonym: approach
Movement • Core
hasten
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move or act quickly
Synonym: hurry
Antonym: delay
Movement • Core
linger
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stay longer than necessary
Synonym: remain
Antonym: depart
Movement • Advanced
lumber
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move heavily and awkwardly
Synonym: trudge
Antonym: glide
Movement • Advanced
meander
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follow a winding course
Synonym: wander
Antonym: race
Movement • Core
nimble
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quick and light in movement
Synonym: agile
Antonym: clumsy
Movement • Core
plod
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walk slowly and heavily
Synonym: trudge
Antonym: sprint
Movement • Core
proceed
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continue or move forward
Synonym: advance
Antonym: halt
Movement • Core
retreat
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move backwards or away
Synonym: withdraw
Antonym: advance
Movement • Core
soar
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fly or rise high
Synonym: ascend
Antonym: plunge
Movement • Core
stagger
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walk unsteadily
Synonym: reel
Antonym: stride
Movement • Core
stride
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walk with long confident steps
Synonym: march
Antonym: shuffle
Movement • Advanced
surge
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move suddenly and powerfully
Synonym: rush
Antonym: recede
Movement • Core
trudge
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walk slowly with effort
Synonym: plod
Antonym: skip
Description • Core
barren
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unable to produce plants or fruit
Synonym: unproductive
Antonym: fertile
Description • Core
brittle
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hard but easily broken
Synonym: fragile
Antonym: flexible
Description • Core
choppy
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rough with many small waves
Synonym: turbulent
Antonym: calm
Description • Core
contemporary
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belonging to the present time
Synonym: modern
Antonym: ancient
Description • Advanced
deciduous
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shedding leaves each year
Synonym: seasonal
Antonym: evergreen
Description • Advanced
desolate
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empty and bleak
Synonym: forsaken
Antonym: lively
Description • Advanced
dilapidated
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in poor condition from neglect
Synonym: run-down
Antonym: pristine
Description • Core
durable
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able to last a long time
Synonym: hard-wearing
Antonym: fragile
Description • Core
fierce
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strong and violent
Synonym: ferocious
Antonym: gentle
Description • Core
flawless
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without any fault
Synonym: perfect
Antonym: defective
Description • Advanced
forlorn
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lonely and unhappy
Synonym: desolate
Antonym: cheerful
Description • Core
frail
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weak and delicate
Synonym: fragile
Antonym: robust
Description • Advanced
ignominious
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deserving public shame
Synonym: disgraceful
Antonym: honourable
Description • Advanced
immaculate
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perfectly clean and neat
Synonym: spotless
Antonym: filthy
Description • Advanced
jaded
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tired or bored after too much experience
Synonym: weary
Antonym: refreshed
Description • Core
majestic
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grand and impressive
Synonym: magnificent
Antonym: ordinary
Description • Advanced
obscure
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not well known or difficult to understand
Synonym: unclear
Antonym: obvious
Description • Core
peculiar
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strange or unusual
Synonym: odd
Antonym: ordinary
Description • Advanced
pristine
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in perfect original condition
Synonym: immaculate
Antonym: spoilt
Description • Core
renowned
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famous and respected
Synonym: celebrated
Antonym: unknown
Description • Core
scorched
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burnt on the surface
Synonym: seared
Antonym: unburnt
Description • Core
shabby
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worn and in poor condition
Synonym: scruffy
Antonym: smart
Description • Advanced
shrivelled
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wrinkled and contracted from dryness
Synonym: withered
Antonym: plump
Description • Advanced
stark
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severe or sharply clear
Synonym: bleak
Antonym: softened
Description • Core
sturdy
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strongly built
Synonym: robust
Antonym: fragile
Description • Core
vivid
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producing strong clear images
Synonym: graphic
Antonym: dull
Description • Advanced
waxen
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pale and smooth like wax
Synonym: pallid
Antonym: flushed
Description • Core
withered
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dried and shrunk
Synonym: shrivelled
Antonym: fresh
Description • Core
wretched
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in a very unhappy or poor condition
Synonym: miserable
Antonym: splendid
Description • Core
vibrant
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full of colour or energy
Synonym: lively
Antonym: dull
Preparation basis: HBS currently states that Round One includes verbal reasoning and English and Round Two includes English. Tiffin's official illustrative English material includes closest-meaning, odd-one-out, contextual vocabulary, prefixes, spelling, literary analysis and written expression. Official sources: HBS admissions and Tiffin Year 7 admissions.