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Crossword – Irregular Verbs 12 (Solution)
Posted on 2013/01/28
Crossword – Irregular Verbs 12
Posted on 2013/01/27
Across
1 All the chess pieces were (hew) from the same chunk of onyx. (4)
6 Felted fabric is (unweave), so it won’t fray. (7)
8 The archer (unstring) his bow before putting it away. (8)
10 Father must have (test-drive) a dozen cars before he finally found one he liked. (4-6)
11 Mike (see) the cardinal before he heard it sing. (3)
13 The legislation was (withdraw) before the representatives had a chance to vote on it. (9)
15 Every year in the spring the local TV station would (rerun) the movie “The Robe.” (5)
17 The deacons were surprised at how few parishoners (partake) of communion last week. (7)
20 The actor was jealous that a junior cast member (outdraw) him in his previous movie. (7)
22 Has little Tommy Tucker (sing) for his supper? (4)
24 This pill must be (take) before eating. (5)
25 Father must have (tell) Harry a hundred times to put his bike away. (4)
26 Little Jack Horner sat in the corner, eating a Christmas pie – he (put) in his thumb, and pulled out a plum, and said, “What a good boy am I!” (3)
27 At Mother’s insistence, I (handwrite) a thank-you note for the present I received from Aunt Martha. (9)
30 When Dad was a kid, he did as he was (bid). (6)
31 Oh no! What have I (do)? (4)
32 We (do) nothing but read and relax on our vacation. (3)
Down
2 Mr. Brown (win) the election by a two-hundred-vote margin. (3)
3 The snow was so deep the children (dig) tunnels in the drifts in the backyard. (3)
4 Even with a budget, Tom (overspend) by twenty percent. (9)
5 Despite the advantage Tom held due to his body weight, the petite waitress (outdrink) him. (8)
6 The study was dismissed because the scientists were unable to get the cost of the research (underwrite) by a reputable sponsor. (12)
7 (Be) the library still open when you got there? (3)
9 Alex (test-drive) the luxury car even though he never planned to buy it. (4-5)
12 The elderly granny (withstand) the mugger to his face, and managed to scare him off with her courage. (9)
13 When his wife died, Walter broke down and (weep) like a baby. (4)
14 The rodeo star broke his leg when he was (throw) by the bronco. (6)
16 As a result of the cheating scandal, all the rules have been (rewrite). (9)
18 I (shake) the cough syrup before I took some, just as it said on the label. (5)
19 As soon as I had (eat) the guacamole, I knew I was going to get sick. (5)
21 The stagecoach was (waylay) by a gang of desperados. (7)
22 The expectant father hadn’t (sleep) in nearly three days. (5)
23 Don’t worry about the phone – I’ve (get) it! (3)
27 A good time was (have) by all. (3)
28 We were (wed) over thirty years ago. (3)
29 The doctor (rid) the town of contagion by closing down the communal water pump. (3)
Crossword – Basic Vocabulary 34
Posted on 2013/01/20
Across
1 the first day of the work week (6)
4 a geometric shape with four sides of equal length and four right angles (6)
8 something that has been built, especially something large (9)
11 a preposition used to what by means or method someone uses to do something (2)
12 a small insect that lives in large groups (3)
13 conjunction used for comparing two things (2)
14 to move from one place to another (2)
15 a large farm animal used for producing milk and meat (3)
16 to touch lightly (3)
18 a school for advanced education, especially in a particular profession or skill (7)
19 being essential (9)
22 a citrus fruit, often used in making juice (6)
23 a pronoun used to say that it doesn’t matter which thing or person is chosen, because the result will be the same (9)
26 the force that makes a moving object keep moving (8)
28 a conjunction used to join two words, phrases, etc referring to things that are related in some way (3)
29 a statement that is not strong enough to express how good, bad, etc something really is (14)
30 an answer you use to indicate that something is true, or you agree; opposite of no (3)
31 to fasten things together using a piece of string or a rope (3)
32 making an animal able to work for people or live with them as a pet (13)
35 a method for doing something (3)
Down
1 relating to the principles of right and wrong, good and evil (5)
2 nose hole (7)
3 personal pronoun for 2nd person, singular or plural (3)
4 a word used when speaking to a man in order to be polite or show respect (3)
5 a preposition used to indicate towards a higher place or position (2)
6 to make something press against something else and move it around (3)
7 the sound a snake makes (4)
9 to feel sorry about something you did, and wish that you hadn’t done it (6)
10 lack of conformity (12)
13 a number or amount that is not exact, but is almost correct; an estimate (13)
17 the things that a person or animal does (8)
18 a sharp curved nail on an animal or bird (4)
20 to state that something is true, even though it has not been proved (5)
21 boyfriend / girlfriend (10)
24 a business that produces a particular type of good or service (8)
25 what comes after 99 (7)
27 flat and level, with no parts that are higher than other parts (4)
28 anyway (6)
33 a preposition used to say where someone or something goes (2)
34 a word used when talking about something that might happen or be true, or might have happened (2)
Crossword – Basic Vocabulary 34
Posted on 2013/01/20
Across
1 the first day of the work week (6)
4 a geometric shape with four sides of equal length and four right angles (6)
8 something that has been built, especially something large (9)
11 a preposition used to what by means or method someone uses to do something (2)
12 a small insect that lives in large groups (3)
13 conjunction used for comparing two things (2)
14 to move from one place to another (2)
15 a large farm animal used for producing milk and meat (3)
16 to touch lightly (3)
18 a school for advanced education, especially in a particular profession or skill (7)
19 being essential (9)
22 a citrus fruit, often used in making juice (6)
23 a pronoun used to say that it doesn’t matter which thing or person is chosen, because the result will be the same (9)
26 the force that makes a moving object keep moving (8)
28 a conjunction used to join two words, phrases, etc referring to things that are related in some way (3)
29 a statement that is not strong enough to express how good, bad, etc something really is (14)
30 an answer you use to indicate that something is true, or you agree; opposite of no (3)
31 to fasten things together using a piece of string or a rope (3)
32 making an animal able to work for people or live with them as a pet (13)
35 a method for doing something (3)
Down
1 relating to the principles of right and wrong, good and evil (5)
2 nose hole (7)
3 personal pronoun for 2nd person, singular or plural (3)
4 a word used when speaking to a man in order to be polite or show respect (3)
5 a preposition used to indicate towards a higher place or position (2)
6 to make something press against something else and move it around (3)
7 the sound a snake makes (4)
9 to feel sorry about something you did, and wish that you hadn’t done it (6)
10 lack of conformity (12)
13 a number or amount that is not exact, but is almost correct; an estimate (13)
17 the things that a person or animal does (8)
18 a sharp curved nail on an animal or bird (4)
20 to state that something is true, even though it has not been proved (5)
21 boyfriend / girlfriend (10)
24 a business that produces a particular type of good or service (8)
25 what comes after 99 (7)
27 flat and level, with no parts that are higher than other parts (4)
28 anyway (6)
33 a preposition used to say where someone or something goes (2)
34 a word used when talking about something that might happen or be true, or might have happened (2)
Crossword – TOEFL 9
Posted on 2013/01/13
Across
1 To smear someone with falsehoods (8)
6 A shade or tint of a color (3)
8 Anger, wrath (3)
9 Principled (10)
11 Take the whole attention, enslave (8)
12 Bashful, not liking attention (3)
13 Displaying a lack of judgment, sense, or reason; clumsy, imcompetent (5)
15 Grossly wicked or reprehensible (7)
19 Extremely tiny, immeasurably small (13)
22 Looking ill, not bright (3)
23 A space between two objects (3)
24 Complex or intricate (13)
26 Renovate (6)
28 Pertaining to the country; rustic (5)
29 Able to move quickly and easily (5)
30 Have a tendency to do something (3)
31 Verbal abuse (12)
Down
1 To grant like an honor or a gift (6)
2 Excess, especially in eating or drinking (7)
3 To force something on another (6)
4 Exercises to develop strong bodies (12)
5 Possessing discernment (4)
6 To worry, trouble (6)
7 A symbol, design, or badge (6)
10 Extreme disorder or confusion (5)
14 Emphasize (10)
16 Practical (11)
17 Solemn promise (3)
18 Showing that something is likely to be successful (10)
19 Unable to meet debts or discharge liabilities; bankrupt (9)
20 Understand; to penetrate to the meaning or nature of (6)
21 Fall behind (3)
25 To make a quality, belief, etc. weaker or less effective (6)
27 Tempo (4)
Crossword – Basic Vocabulary 33
Posted on 2013/01/06
Across
1 the way you feel at a given time (4)
4 some or even the smallest amount or number (3)
6 someone who buys and uses products and services (8)
10 to move your body in the water by using your arms and legs (4)
11 your male child (3)
12 to concentrate on a specific person or thing (5)
13 by a great amount (4)
15 a natural, white mineral that is added to food for flavor and preservation; sodium chloride (4)
17 used to say that someone opposes or disagrees with something (7)
19 the number between nine and eleven (3)
20 nearly, but not completely, or not quite (6)
21 a word used to ask or talk about how successful someone is at something; auxiliary verb (2)
22 to move from one place to another (2)
23 when someone or something is replaced by someone or something else (12)
27 turned upside down or on its side (10)
28 possibility, opportunity (6)
30 to cause physical harm to something or to part of someone’s body (6)
31 decided or arranged without any reason or plan (9)
33 a piece of wood, metal, paper, etc. that has words or pictures on it for information, directions, or warnings (4)
34 the pink flesh in your mouth that is around your teeth (3)
35 one of two equal parts of something (4)
36 small (6)
38 clean, not messy (4)
Down
1 polite way to address a woman (5)
2 the small drops of water that form on outdoor surfaces during the night (3)
3 something that you use to take pictures (6)
5 an answer you use to indicate that something is true, or you agree; opposite of no (3)
6 happening regularly or all the time (8)
7 opposite of hard (4)
8 pasta shaped like a bent tube (8)
9 being against change, refusing to accept new ideas (10)
10 a part inside a plant or animal that is shaped like a bag and contains liquid or air (3)
14 a small cloth used to wipe your face or nose (12)
16 opposite of most (5)
18 a negative answer; opposite of yes (2)
19 the number between one and three (3)
22 the study of countries, cities, oceans, rivers, mountains, etc of the world (9)
23 a little plate that goes under a teacup or coffee cup (6)
24 continuing or developing gradually, not likely to change (6)
25 a word used when talking about something that might happen or be true, or might have happened (2)
26 someone who works with his hands in a job or a trade (9)
28 to become different, or make something become different (6)
29 to suddenly push air out of your throat with a short sound, often repeatedly (5)
32 the whole amount of something (3)
37 a preposition used to say where someone or something goes (2)