by melaniewp | Feb 16, 2014 | 11 plus, 11+, Common Entrance, Complex Vocabulary, English Language, GCSE, IGCSE, KS2, KS3, Learning Vocabulary, Vocabulary
rigid adj stiffindecision noun inability to decideingratitude noun not-grateful(ness)portray verb to show, depictresidue noun stuff left over, what remainsanew adv afreshsolemn adj seriousreluctant adj not keen (to do something)wanly adv palely (i.e. not...
by melaniewp | Jul 9, 2013 | 11+, Common Entrance, Complex Vocabulary, GCSE, KS3, Vocabulary
Essential vocabulary for reading comprehension for ages 11-16.These words are taken from poetry from Shakespeare to the present day. I use this list to teach meanings and concepts – to boost students’ comprehension. It is not intended as a spelling test,...
by melaniewp | May 4, 2013 | 11+, Character, Common Entrance, Complex Vocabulary, Describing Words, GCSE, IGCSE, KS3, Mood, Unseen Poetry, Vocabulary
Get these words to improve your essay grades in English. Use them to describe mood, point of view and character, and also to build your own insults. Genius! Words with positive connotations are bold. Negative words are in italics. For every other word, it depends...
by melaniewp | May 3, 2013 | Common Entrance, Complex Vocabulary, GCSE, IGCSE, KS3
Boost your brainpower with this sublime collection of scintillating words. How many do you know already? Get the definitions below. This list is to print with students, sellotape to your wall or wherever you like. Bookmark this page so you can keep learning more!...
by melaniewp | Mar 12, 2013 | Complex Vocabulary, GCSE, How to Write an Essay, IGCSE, Revision, Vocabulary
Useful words and complex vocabulary for essays in all subjects from GCSE B-A* up to A-Level A* grade or University.1 In Addition(1) besides this (as well as this), (2) furthermore (also), (3) also, (4) as well as, (5) on top of this, (6) foremost (most important, e.g....
