11 Plus

Question 1

Placid

Answer 1

1. Not easily upset or excited
   A placid, contented man
   Synonyms: calm, peaceful, gentle, quiet

Question 2

Lament

Answer 2

Verb
Express passionate grief about
Synonyms: mourn, grieve, weep for

Question 3

Gnarl

Answer 3

Noun

A rough, knotty protuberance especially on a tree

Question 4

Penetrate

Answer 4

Verb
1. To pierce or pass into or through
2. To go into
Synonyms: pierce, puncture, prick

Question 5

Solitude

Answer 5

Noun
1. The state or situation of being alone
She savored her few hours of freedom and solitude.
Synonyms: loneliness, isolation
Antonyms: company

Question 6

Contented

Answer 6

Adjective
1. Feeling or expressing happiness or satisfaction
I feel warm and contented

Question 7

Abhorrent

Answer 7

Adjective:
1. Inspiring disgust and loathing
Synonyms: hateful, loathsome, loathed, disgusting, repulsive
Antonyms: admirable, loved

Question 8

Absorb

Answer 8

Verb
1. take in or soak up
Buildings can be designed to absorb and retain heat
She absorbed the information in silence

Question 9

Admire

Answer 9

Verb
Regard with respect or warm approval
I admire your courage
Synonyms: applaud, praise, favour
Antonyms: disapprove of, loathe, feel intense dislike or disgust for

Question 10

Lithe

Answer 10

Adjective
(Especially of a person’s body) thin, supple and graceful
Synonyms: graceful, supple, acrobatic, flexible
Antonyms: clumsy, stiff (not easily bent or changed in shape)

Question 11

Slack

Answer 11

Adjective
1. Not taut or held tightly in position; loose
Synonyms: loose, not taut, not tight
2. Having or showing laziness or negligence
Synonyms: lax, negligent, neglectful, careless

Question 12

Dejected

Answer 12

Adjective
Sad and depressed, dispirited
Synonyms: downhearted, heavy-hearted, sad, unhappy

Question 13

Proverbial

Answer 13

Adjective
Well known, especially so as to be stereotypical
Synonyms: well known, famous, renowned

Question 14

Perpetually

Answer 14

Adverb
In a way that never ends or changes; constantly
“perpetually hungry teenage boys”

Question 15

Ulterior

Answer 15

Adjective
Existing beyond what is obvious or admitted; intentionally hidden
Synonyms: secondary, underlying, undisclosed, hidden, concealed

Question 16

Strenuous

Answer 16

Adjective
Requiring or using great effort or exertion
Synonyms: arduous, difficult, hard, tough
Synonyms: vigorous, energetic, active, enthusiastic, keen, zealous, forceful
Antonyms: easy, effortless, half-hearted, feeble

Question 17

Pastime

Answer 17

Noun
An activity that someone does regularly for enjoyment rather than work; a hobby
Synonyms: hobby, leisure activity, recreation

Question 18

Amble

Answer 18

Verb
1. walk or move at a slow, relaxed pace
Synonyms: stroll, saunter, wander
Antonyms: stride

Question 19

Harass

Answer 19

Verb
Subject to aggressive pressure or intimidation
Synonyms: badger, torment, bother , annoy