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Crossword – Basic Vocabulary 23 (solution)
Crossword – Basic Vocabulary 23
Across
1 a preposition that refers to the inside or inner part of a thing, place, area, etc (4)
3 something interesting or enjoyable to see or do (10)
7 the part of an object that you use for holding it (6)
9 something that you wear on your head, especially something decorative (9)
11 a preposition used to indicate towards a higher place or position (2)
12 a substance found in food that is necessary for good health (7)
13 an answer you use to indicate that something is true, or you agree; opposite of no (3)
14 exam (4)
15 a piece of soft, thin paper, usually used for blowing your nose (6)
16 something that you write down to remind you of something (4)
17 a word used when talking about something that might happen or be true, or might have happened (2)
18 the act of making something stronger (13)
21 when tears come from your eyes (3)
22 to move from one place to another (2)
23 the speed at which something happens over a period of time (4)
24 cover for a pot or jar (3)
25 a number or amount that is not exact, but is almost correct; an estimate (13)
27 a building that belongs to a company, with rooms where people can work at desks (6)
30 a piece of equipment for catching animals (4)
31 linking verb (2)
33 a word used to ask or talk about how successful someone is at something; auxiliary verb (2)
34 the person who has the highest person in a company or organization (9)
Down
1 money or property that you receive from someone who has died (11)
2 a small metal container in which food or drink is sold (3)
3 a drug that stops you from feeling pain (10)
4 used to say that someone opposes or disagrees with something (7)
5 the day between yesterday and tomorrow (5)
6 a statement that is in exaggerated terms (13)
8 the number by which another number is to be divided (7)
9 a person (5)
10 when someone or something is replaced by someone or something else (12)
19 a shape, especially, one that represents a human body (6)
20 the soft bones that your nose and ears are made of (9)
24 to face something so you can see it (4)
25 a curved shape or line (3)
26 conjunction used for comparing two things (2)
28 a small flying insect with two wings (3)
29 the final part; opposite of the beginning; to conclude an event, etc (3)
30 to touch lightly (3)
31 opposite of good (3)
32 opposite of dry (3)
Crossword – TOEFL 3
Across
1 to sleep lightly (4)
5 tear (3)
7 a wrong or unsuitable name (8)
9 to inflict disfiguring damage on (3)
10 happiness, joy (9)
11 an introduction at the beginning of a book (7)
13 to disappear gradually; to lose brightness, loudness, color, or brilliance gradually (4)
14 not calm, uneasy, without rest (8)
16 independent (4-7)
19 to give or send out (4)
20 declare, say something firmly because you are certain it is true (4)
21 extremely large (4)
22 a public entertainment or performance to celebrate a special occasion (4)
23 impossible to dispute; unquestionable; undeniable (16)
27 colorful and quickly changing (13)
29 anger, wrath (3)
30 vigorous enjoyment, zest (5)
31 legendary (6)
Down
2 to make a mistake (3)
3 specific; perceptible by the senses (8)
4 to make predictions about the future (13)
6 potent; having a lot of influence (8)
7 mild, gentle, quiet (4)
8 a mark on a surface differing sharply in color from its surroundings (4)
9 moving indirectly, by taking many twists and turns (7)
11 very careful, with attention to detail (11)
12 to commit a wrongdoing (10)
15 to hold back, to not give someone something (8)
17 to give up or do without (5)
18 to make bitter; to arouse bitter feelings in (8)
19 a period of time characterized by particular circumstances (3)
24 to urge to action through moral pressure; drive (5)
25 clear, easy to understand (5)
26 a prophetic sign (4)
28 have a tendency to do something (3)
Crossword – Basic Vocabulary 22
Across
1 a black and yellow flying insect that makes honey and can sting you (3)
3 not difficult (4)
5 a building where Christians go to worship (6)
10 to see or overhear something meant for somebody else (9)
12 an animal like a mouse, only bigger (3)
15 underwear; clothes that you wear next to your body under your other clothes (13)
17 preposition (2)
18 to employ for some purpose (3)
19 a way in which two or more people or things are not like each other (10)
20 a joint in your leg (4)
22 how something feels when you touch it (7)
25 a dry, brown fruit inside a hard shell that grows on a tree (3)
27 having to do with doctors or medicine (7)
30 large, or important (5)
32 a thought or suggestion (4)
34 a thick flat object made of cloth or rubber, used to protect or clean something, or to make something more comfortable (3)
36 the mixture of gases that we breathe (3)
38 the outlying region surrounding a city or metropolitan area (9)
40 a conjunction used between two words or phrases to show that either of two things is possible, or used before the last in a list of choices (2)
41 sick (3)
42 unhappy (3)
43 a three-sided shape (8)
Down
2 what you hear with (3)
3 what a scientist does in a laboratory (10)
4 an adverb used when emphasizing the degree or amount of something by saying what the result is (2)
6 to look for a wild animal and kill it (4)
7 a color of the rainbow (3)
8 reflexive form of “he” (7)
9 a whole number that is either positive or negative (7)
11 someone who instructs others (7)
12 normal, common (7)
13 making an animal able to work for people or live with them as a pet (13)
14 mirror (7-5)
16 a knot, or a joint in a stem (4)
21 a strong, alcoholic drink made from sugar (3)
23 a preposition used to indicate towards a higher place or position (2)
24 the final part; opposite of the beginning; to conclude an event, etc (3)
26 definite article (3)
28 the direction from which the sun rises (4)
29 small (6)
31 also (3)
33 the fourth month (5)
35 a child’s toy that looks like a small person or baby (4)
37 a long thin pole or bar (3)
39 a salty body of water (3)
Crossword – Irregular Verbs 5
To complete this crossword, use the appropriate past tense / past participle of the verb in the parentheses.
Across
1 John (lead) the horse to water for a drink. (3)
3 Grandmother (sit) in the rocking chair. (3)
5 Have you (write) a thank-you note yet? (7)
6 The baby (fall) down a lot when she was learning to walk. (4)
7 The governor (swear) an oath to fulfill the duties of his public office. (5)
9 I had trouble getting the pants zipper (unstick). (7)
10 Jane (unwind) the ribbon as she opened her birthday present. (7)
12 The alcoholic had (backslide) and started drinking again every weekend. (11)
14 If we work together, we will be (do) before you know it. (4)
15 The vegetables are (quick-freeze) at the peak of freshness. (5-6)
18 The snake (shed) its skin. (4)
19 The house was well-built, and (withstand) the violent storm. (9)
21 Have you (eat) breakfast this morning? (5)
23 Don’t go into the (forbid) zone. (9)
26 Mother (make) a cake for my birthday. (4)
27 (Do) you go to France on your vacation? (3)
28 Father (let) little Tom help him wash the car. (3)
29 All Jack’s troubles (begin) when he quit his job last month. (5)
30 I would have (take) the subway if I had known the traffic was going to be bad. (5)
31 After an exhausting day, Mary (sleep) like a baby. (5)
Down
1 The plane (leave) on time. (4)
2 Uncle Bob (misunderstand) what I was saying. (13)
3 The children (see) many different animals at the zoo. (3)
4 The scolded dog (slink) into the corner. (5)
5 John went to bed early because he (is) tired. (3)
7 The fine, tailored suit was hand-(sew). (4)
8 Jacob won the race because he had (run) the fastest. (3)
10 Our design team (underspend) the competiion by 15%. (10)
11 Tim (draw) a picture of a cat in art class. (4)
13 The first baseman (catch) the ball. (6)
14 Lisa (daydream) all day about her upcoming wedding. (9)
16 Aunt Else (knit) a sweater for the baby. (4)
17 Dave (rewind) the old cassette tape after he finshed listening to it. (7)
20 As a company, we have (strive) to be number one in the industry. (7)
22 The cable man (preset) our TV remote to all our favorite channels. (6)
23 Mother (feed) the baby applesauce. (3)
24 The ticket agent (input) our personal information into her database. (5)
25 Steve was so thirsty he (drink) three glasses of water. (5)
Crossword – Basic Vocabulary 21
Across
1 frozen water (3)
3 a piece of farm equipment used to turn over the earth so that seeds can be planted (6)
6 a heavy object that is tied to a rope and used to keep a boat from floating away (6)
9 used; previously owned by someone else (10)
11 to make something press against something else and move it around (3)
12 what you hear with (3)
13 a thought or suggestion (4)
14 a word used to ask or talk about how successful someone is at something; auxiliary verb (2)
16 something that you mention or add later because you did not think of it or plan it before (12)
18 the part of your body that is at the end of your leg (4)
20 to receive something that someone gives you or sends you (3)
21 a statement that is not strong enough to express how good, bad, etc something really is (14)
24 the state of existing (9)
26 the early part of the night between the end of the day and the time you go to bed (7)
28 a general change or development in a particular direction (8)
31 the direction from which the sun rises (4)
34 to move from one place to another (2)
36 a thing, person, or group that is regarded as one single whole part of something larger (4)
38 smooth and level, without raised or hollow areas, and not sloping or curving (4)
39 a musical play in which all of the words are sung (5)
Down
2 the part of the body that you see with (3)
3 an object that is thrown at someone or is fired from a gun or other weapon, such as a bullet or stone (10)
4 the way that things or events are arranged in relation to each other (5)
5 a metal frame with bars across it, used to cover a window or hole (7)
6 a picture or set of words that is intended to persuade people to buy something (13)
7 to divide something or separate something from its main part, using scissors or a knife (3)
8 a straight, narrow beam of light (3)
9 when someone or something is replaced by someone or something else (12)
10 plans and preparations that you must make so that something can happen (11)
14 a way in which two or more people or things are not like each other (10)
15 to allow someone to do something (3)
17 a preposition used to indicate towards a higher place or position (2)
19 on the outside of something (5)
22 to move quickly by moving your legs more quickly than when you walk (3)
23 a very tall plant that has branches and leaves, and lives for many years (4)
25 at a particular time in the past or the future (4)
27 the importance or usefulness of something (5)
29 what a bird lays and sits on in her nest to make baby birds (3)
30 when tears come from your eyes (3)
32 the number of years someone has lived, or something has existed (3)
33 a hot drink that is not as strong as coffee (3)
35 a preposition used to show what a part belongs to or comes from (2)
37 a preposition used to say where someone or something goes (2)