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Competitive exam vocabulary starter list

This vocabulary starter list gives families a practical set of high-frequency words to revise before selective, scholarship and competitive entrance exams.

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Competitive exam vocabulary preparation works best when students learn words in context, not as a last-minute memorisation list.

Use this starter list for short revision sessions. Ask your child to define each word in plain English, use it in a sentence, and identify whether the word has a positive, negative or neutral tone.

The download includes parent-friendly meanings and prompts for review.

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PDF
Year level
Years 4-8
Exam family
Cross-family

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