CGP 11+ Vocab Flashcards

Question

Necessary

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Adjective: Needed for something to happen. You need to fill in the necessary forms to go on the trip. Synonyms: Essential, required, vital, mandatory Antonyms: Superfluous, dispensable, redundant

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Noun: A trial performance used to assess how suitable someone is for a role e.g. in a play. (Also a verb) Gary had an audition today and was offered the part. Synonyms: Reading, try-out,

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Adjective: Happening by a chance, in a positive or successful way. Finding a hidden tin of beans when I was hungry was incredibly fortuitous. Synonyms: Lucky, fortunate, serendipitous Antonyms: Unlucky, unfortunate, planned, intentional

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Adjective: Arriving or starting on time. Natasha is always pleased when her school bus is punctual. Synonyms: Timely, prompt Antonyms: Late, tardy

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Verb: To satisfy thirst or a desire. Helen bought a lemonade to quench her thirst. Synonyms: Assuage, allevitate Antonyms: Intensify, exacerbate

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Verb: To have a close connection or similarity. Each picture should correspond to a word on the board. Synonyms: Correlate, match Antonyms: Differ, diverge, clash Verb: To write letters or emails to someone. Keira and Aleksy correspond with each other regularly to share their news. Synonyms: Communicate

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Noun: Unhappiness with a situation. There is discontent at home about the biscuit shortage. Synonyms: Dissatisfaction, displeasure Antonyms: Satisfaction, happiness

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Noun: An assurance that something will be fulfilled. I need a guarantee that you will keep my secret to yourself. Synonyms: Promise, contract, agreement Verb: To ensure that something will happen. I guarantee that you won't regret your decision. Synonyms: Swear, pledge, vow, undertake

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Noun: The state of being or existing. I don't believe in the existence of ghosts. Synonym: Presence Antonym: Absence Noun: A way of life. It was a difficult existence, but they made the best of it. Synonyms: Life, situation, lifestyle

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Noun: Art produced by carving or shaping materials. A marble sculpture of a lion stood by the entrance. Synonyms: Statue, figure, carving, model

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Adjective: Hard-working and thorough. The assiduous detective never missed a clue. Synonyms: Diligent, attentive, studious, industrious Antonyms: Careless, negligent, idle

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Verb: To steal, usually inexpensive items in small quantities. She a tendency to pilfer peaches from the market. Synonyms: Pinch, loot, thieve

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To make yourself, or someone else, familiar with something. Please acquaint yourselves with all the emergency exits. Synonyms: Familiarise, inform, enlighten Antonyms: Ignore, mislead

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Adjective: Rudely abrupt in speech or behaviour. Ariana gave a brusque reply to her brother's question. Synonyms: Curt, blunt, short, sharp, terse Antonyms: Cordial, genial, affable, amiable

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Adjective: Cheerful and joking, usually making people laugh. Akshara's jocular mood really brightened my day. Synonyms: Jovial, jolly, droll, comical, playful Antonyms: Serious, solemn, humourless

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Noun: A state of disruption or confusion. After the earthquake, the village was in turmoil. Synonyms: Chaos, confusion, unrest Antonyms: Calm, composure, peace

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Adjective: Careful not to spend much money or be wasteful in any way. He was always frugal, except when it came to ice cream. Synonyms: Thrifty, economical Antonyms: Wasteful, extravagant, lavish

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Noun: Regret for a previous action. Lola felt remorse for knocking over Sam's sandcastle. Synonyms: Guilt, penitence, repentance Antonyms: Indifference, impenitence, unrepentance

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Adjective: No longer used. We improved the disused school bus by painting it. Synonyms: Abandoned, deserted, neglected Antonym: In use

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Noun: A lack of respect for something or someone. Jemila flashed Chris a look of contempt after their fight. Synonyms: Scorn, derision, loathing disdain Antonyms: Esteem, admiration

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Noun: Words specific to a certain profession or group of people that others may not understand. The computer manual was full of complicated jargon. Synonyms: Terminology, parlance

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Noun: A situation in which neither progress nor victory is possible. Your inability to compromise has caused this stalemate. Synonyms: Impasse, Standstill, Deadlock, Tie Antonyms: Headway, Advancement

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Verb: To make something sound more extreme than it actually is. He always tries to exaggerate how large the fish was. Synonyms: Overstate, dramatise, embellish, hyperbolise Antonyms: Understate, downplay

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Noun: A friend or associate in an organisation. Jim and his comrade had fought many battles together. Synonyms: Ally, companion, colleague Antonyms: Rival, enemy, foe, adversary

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Noun: A group of people who represent and make decisions for a larger organisation or group. The committee met to debate new grammar rules. Synonyms: Panel, commission, board

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Verb: To copy someone else in an attempt to match their success or achievements. They try to emulate their parents as best they can. Synonyms: Mimic, imitate.

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Adjectives: Less severe than expected. Anita was relieved that her punishment was lenient. Synonyms: Merciful, Tolerant, Forgiving Antonyms: Harsh, Strict, Wise

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Noun: Either a gas or small drops of liquid that form a fine mist in the air. A foul-smelling vapour was coming from the test tube. Synonyms: Gas, steam, fumes

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Noun: The state of being very keen to do something. In her eagerness to go to space, Kim forgot her co-pilot. Synonyms: Willingness, enthusiasm Antonyms: Reluctance, Indifference

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Verb: To capture someone's attention completely. The ballet dancers mesmerise their audience every night. Synonyms: Captivate, hypnotise, entrance, transfix Antonyms: Bore, tire, disenchant, repel

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Verb: To confirm that something is correct. Milly ate the entire cake to verify that it tasted good. Synonyms: Check, substantiate Antonyms: Disprove, contradict

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Adjective: Very cultured or fashionable. The girl had mature into a sophisticated young woman. Synonyms: Refined, worldly, cosmopolitan Antonyms: Naive, gauche, ignorant

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Verb: To twist or bend in an abnormal way. She had contorted her body to get through the gap. Synonyms: Distort, deform Antonyms: Straighten, uncoil

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Adjective: Useful for a person's needs or plans. Living close to a supermarket is convenient. Synonyms: Advantageous, helpful, beneficial Antonyms: Inconvenient, unhelpful, troublesome

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Verb: To work out the meaning of something that isn't clear. The writing on the Mayan tomb was difficult to decipher. Synonyms: Solve, decode, interpret Antonyms: Encode, scramble

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Noun: Something that takes attention away from what you should be doing. The alien invasion was a welcome distraction from exams. Synonyms: Interruption, disturbance, diversion

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Verb: To involve in a difficult situation e.g. a fight or argument. I'm fed up of you trying to embroil me in your fights. Synonyms: Entange, Implicate, Enmesh Antonyms: Exclude, Free

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Positioned next to or nearby. Shufeng and Qjang had adjacent rooms in the house. Synonyms: Adjoining, Neighbouring, Bordering Antonyms: Remote, Distant, Detached

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Noun: Thorough and careful effort. Val's exam results show that her diligence has paid off. Synonyms: Attentiveness, Assiduousness Antonyms: Neglect, Inattention

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Adjective: Difficult or demanding a lot of effort. Jake dreaded the arduous climb to the summit. Synonyms: Exhausting, Taxing, Laborious, Gruelling Antonyms: Effortless, Unchallenging

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Adjective: Showing good judgement in actions or decisions. Your judicious planning has contributed to our success. Synonyms: Sensible, Reasonable, Rational, Prudent Antonyms: Thoughtless, Rash, Ignorant, Careless

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Noun: The scattered pieces of something that has been broken up or destroyed. When the biscuit factory exploded, debris was everywhere. Synonyms: Rubble, Wreckage

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Noun: A person in charge of protection something. The museum's custodian patrols the halls carefully. Synonyms: Keeper, Warden, Caretaker, Guardian

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Verb: To come to a logical conclusion about something based on facts or reasoning. We were able to deduce that the cat had stolen the food. Synonyms: Conclude, Figure-Out, Infer

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Verb: To attract or tempt someone. The sweet shop window was designed to entice children. Synonyms: Allure, Invite, Persuade Antonyms: Repel, Repulse, Discourage

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Noun: The feel of a material or substance. Neil's cake had the perfect fluffy texture. Synonyms: Consistency, Touch

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Adjective: Feeling or expressing either gratitude or recognition for something. Jasmine was appreciative of your kind gesture. Synonyms: Thankful, Grateful Antonyms: Thankless, Ungrateful

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Adjective: Idolised by a religion, group or individual. Jaguars were sacred to the Aztec civilisation. Synonyms: Holy, Divine, Blessed Antonyms: Profane, Secular, Cursed ______ Adjective: Too important to be inteferred with. His weekends are sacred, so he refuses to work. Synonyms: Sacrosant, Untouchable Antonyms: Unimportant, Irrelevant, Trivial

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Adjective: Looking old, thin or damaged due to being used a lot. There was only a threadbare sofa in the tiny living room. Synonyms: Worn, Tattered, Ragged, Frayed Antonyms: Pristine, Immaculate, Unused

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Adjective: Peaceful, safe and scenic. Rebecca didn't want to leave the idyllic beach. Synonyms: Heavenly, Picturesque, Charming Antonyms: Hellish, Chaotic, Frightening

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Verb: To develop gradually over time. Scientists discovered that fish could evolve to breathe air. Synonyms: Grow, Progress, Change Antonyms: Regress, Revert

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Verb: To avoid something or someone. The bank robber has managed to elude police for years. Synonyms: Evade, Dodge Antonyms: Approach, Attract

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Noun: Clear and fluent use of language, often delivering a persuasive or powerful message. We were awed by the eloquence of his speech. Synonyms: Fluency, Clarity, Oratory Antonyms: Inarticulateness, Awkwardness

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Adjective: Very greedy. I regret leaving the gluttonous dog alone in the kitchen. Synonyms: Insatiable, Voracious Antonyms: Frugal, Moderate

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Noun: A course of action or activities organised with the aim of achieving a specific goal. The school's campaign for a new library was going well. Synonyms: Effort, Movement, Operation

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Noun: A natural attraction or understanding. Maryam had an incredible affinity with dogs. Synonyms: Penchant, Proclivity, Predilection, Antonyms: Aversion, Dislike

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Adjective: Due to happen. The forthcoming fancy-dress party will be advertised on the web. Synonyms: Approaching, Upcoming, Anticipated Antonyms: Distant _____ Adjective: Open and willing to give information. My sister is very forthcoming with her secrets. Synonyms: Communicative Antonyms: Uncommunicative, Guarded

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Adjective: Fond of company. Ahmed's gregarious nature made him popular at parties. Synonyms: Sociable, Outgoing, Friendly Antonyms: Solitary, Withdrawn, Reserved

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Verb: Combined in a way that positively highlights the different qualities of each thing. The sweet pastry complemented the sour lemon filling. Synonyms: Enhanced, Improved, Heightened Antonyms: Clashed-with, Contrasted

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Verb: To stop or disallow something. We decided to prohibit dogs from coming to the cafe. Synonyms: Ban, Forbid, Outlaw Antonyms: Allow, Welcome, Encourage

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Noun: A significant event in history of someone's life. Learning to walk is a big milestone in a child's life. Synonyms: Landmark, Breakthrough, Achievement

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Verb: To crash into something while moving. The two cars will collide if no one breaks. Synonyms: Hit, Impact Antonyms: Miss _____ Verb: To disagree or come into conflict with. Our opinions collide on the topic of the best chocolate. Synonyms: Clash, Differ, Oppose Antonyms: Harmonise, Correspond

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Adjective: Having a distant or detached personality. We thought he was aloof but actually he's just shy. Synonyms: Reserved, Unfriendly, Cold Antonyms: Warm, Sociable, Friendly

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Adjective: Calm and control of one's feelings. Frank was composed as he walked onto the stage to sing. Synonyms: Relaxed, Collected, Serene Antonyms: Agitated, Uneasy, Fluttered _____ Verb: Wrote or created something e.g. art of music. Shakespeare composed many masterpieces in his life. Synonyms: Created, Devised, Penned

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Verb: To stop progressing or changing. Without training, his progress will start to stagnate. Synonyms: Languish, Stall, Stifle Antonyms: Flourish, Improve, Grow

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Adjective: Difficult to define or understand, usually due to not having a physical presence. The shadowy shapes were intangible but still frightening. Synonyms: Abstract, Vague, Indefinite Antonyms: Concrete, Clear, Solid

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Noun: Widespread and prolonged disagreement about something. There is intense controversy over the Prime Minister's speech yesterday. Synonyms: Debate, Contention, Dispute Antonyms: Accord, Agreement, Harmony

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Adjective: Alone or isolated by choice or force. Moles are solitary animals who live underground. Synonyms: Reclusive, Unsociable Antonyms: Outgoing, Extroverted

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Noun: A short period of fighting or disagreement. This is not the first skirmish between the two badgers. Synonyms: Altercation, Dispute, Confrontation Antonyms: Peace, Harmony, Accord

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Noun: The soft light when the sun has just set or is about to rise, or the time during which this light occurs. Vincent admired the sky's changing colours at twilight. Synonyms: Dusk, Evening, Dawn, Daybreak Also can mean the final part or gradual decline of something e.g. Penelope is now in the twilight of her career.

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Noun: Genuine honesty or lack of pretence. Ava spoke with such sincerity that Chidi had to believe her. Synonyms: Candour, Truthfulness, Integrity Antonyms: Dishonesty, Deception, Hypocrisy

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Adjective: Happening or existing at the same time. They had simultaneous reactions to the loud clap of thunder. Synonyms: Coinciding, Concurrent, Parallel

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Noun: A natural talent or ability to do something well. Successful candidates will have an aptitude for cooking. Synonyms: Gift, Flair, Proficiency Antonyms: Ineptitude, Incompetence

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Verb: To identify a problem e.g. a medical condition or a fault with something. The doctor was unable to diagnose the mysterious illness. Synonyms: Pinpoint, Determine Antonyms: Overlook, Disregard, Neglect

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Verb: To act in accordance with something. All students must adhere to the rules set by the teacher. Synonyms: Follow, Observe, Obey Antonyms: Disobey, Ignore, Disregard

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Adjective: Good for wellbeing or health, usually in a physical, emotional or moral way. I like to go for a wholesome stroll after a long day at work. Synonyms: Beneficial, Healthy Antonyms: Indecent, Immoral, Unhealthy