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Adore is an antonym of detest.

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Boost your 11 Plus vocabulary. Use context clues, spot word roots, and choose precise synonyms to strengthen comprehension and writing.

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Use context, then check. Guess a meaning from the sentence, confirm in a dictionary, and write your own example to lock it in.

In 11 Plus English, improving vocabulary boosts both comprehension and writing. Learn meanings from context, use prefixes and suffixes to decode words, and practise with accurate synonyms in your own sentences.

  • Context clue: Words around an unknown word that hint at its meaning.
  • Prefix/Suffix: Parts added to the start or end of a word that change meaning.
  • Synonym: A word with a similar meaning, used to choose more precise language.
What are context clues in 11 Plus English?

Context clues are hints in the sentence or paragraph that help you infer a word’s meaning, such as definitions, examples, contrasts, or cause–effect signals.

How can I learn new words quickly?

Read daily, break words into roots and affixes, keep a personal word list, review with spaced practice, and write your own example sentences to secure memory.

What is the difference between a synonym and an antonym?

A synonym has a similar meaning (happy/cheerful). An antonym has an opposite meaning (happy/sad). Choosing the right one improves clarity and precision.

1 .
Which word is an antonym of the word given?
reliable (adjective)
dependable
trustworthy
undependable
unfailing
The other words are synonyms of 'reliable'
2 .
Which word is an antonym of the word given?
tough (adjective)
robust
sturdy
strong
weak
The other words are synonyms of 'tough'
3 .
Which word is an antonym of the word given?
mean (adjective)
stingy
penny-pinching
tightfisted
generous
The other words are synonyms of 'mean'
4 .
Which word is an antonym of the word given?
danger (noun)
risk
safety
peril
jeopardy
The other words are synonyms of 'danger'
5 .
Which word is an antonym of the word given?
detest (verb)
loathe
adore
abhor
despise
The other words are synonyms of 'detest'
6 .
Which word is an antonym of the word given?
gratefulness (noun)
gratitude
thanks
ingratitude
appreciation
The other words are synonyms of 'gratitude'
7 .
Which word is an antonym of the word given?
prodigious (adjective)
vast
enormous
immense
small
The other words are synonyms of 'prodigious'
8 .
Which word is an antonym of the word given?
misplace (verb)
find
lose
mislay
forget
The other words are synonyms of 'misplace'
9 .
Which word is an antonym of the word given?
revolting (adjective)
disgusting
repulsive
appealing
nauseating
The other words are synonyms of 'revolting'
10 .
Which word is an antonym of the word given?
pessimistic (adjective)
negative
optimistic
doubtful
unenthusiastic
The other words are synonyms of 'pessimistic'
Author:  Frank Evans (Specialist 11 Plus Teacher and Tutor)

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