This free 11 plus vocabulary list contains 565+ essential words that commonly appear in GL Assessment and CEM grammar school entrance exams. Every word includes a clear definition, example sentence, synonyms, antonyms, memory tip, and British audio pronunciation — making it one of the most comprehensive free 11+ vocabulary resources available. Browse alphabetically, filter by difficulty level (easy, intermediate, advanced) or category, and mark words as learned to track your child's progress.
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abandon
/əˈbændən/ • verb
To give up completely or leave behind permanently
Example:
"The sailors had to abandon the sinking ship."
A-BAN-DON: Imagine putting a BAN on something and being DONE with it forever.
abode
/əˈbəʊd/ • noun
A place where someone lives; a home or residence
Example:
"The castle was the king's royal abode."
A-BODE: Think of it as 'a place to BODE' or stay.
abundance
/əˈbʌndəns/ • noun
A very large quantity of something; more than enough
Example:
"The garden produced an abundance of fresh vegetables."
A-BUN-DANCE: Imagine so many BUNS they could DANCE around!
absence
/ˈæbsəns/ • noun
The state of being away from a place or person
Example:
"Her absence from school was noticed by everyone."
AB-SENCE: When someone is ABSENT, you SENSE they're not there!
absurd
/əbˈsɜːd/ • adjective
Wildly unreasonable, illogical, or ridiculous
Example:
"It would be absurd to go swimming in a snowstorm."
AB-SURD: Something so silly it's like a BIRD flying backwards!
abundant
/əˈbʌndənt/ • adjective
Existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
Example:
"Fish are abundant in this river."
A-BUN-DANT: So many BUNS you can't count them!
accuse
/əˈkjuːz/ • verb
To claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal
Example:
"She accused him of stealing her pencil."
A-CCUSE: When you aCCUSE, you point a finger and say 'YOU did it!'
accustom
/əˈkʌstəm/ • verb
To make someone or yourself familiar with something through regular experience
Example:
"It took time to accustom herself to the new school."
A-CUSTOM: To make something your CUSTOM or habit!
acquainted
/əˈkweɪntɪd/ • adjective
Having knowledge of someone or something through experience
Example:
"Are you acquainted with the new student?"
A-QUAINT-ED: You've been introduced to someone QUAINT!
acquire
/əˈkwaɪə/ • verb
To gain or obtain something, especially through effort or ability
Example:
"She worked hard to acquire new skills."
A-C-QUIRE: Think of a CHOIR that needs to ACQUIRE new singers.
across
/əˈkrɒs/ • preposition
From one side to the other of something
Example:
"She walked across the bridge to reach the park."
A-CROSS: You go ACROSS by crossing from one side to the other!
address
/əˈdres/ • noun
The details of where someone lives or where a building is located
Example:
"Please write your address on the envelope."
ADD-RESS: You ADD the REST of the details about where you live!
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