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Crossword – Basic Vocabulary 32 (solution)
Crossword – Basic Vocabulary 32
Across
1 the power that is carried by wires, etc and is used to make light or heat, to make machines work, etc (11)
5 the part of an object that is farthest from its center (4)
7 a set of books that give detailed information about various topics (12)
12 the big light in the night sky (4)
14 bubbly white wine (9)
15 a word used to ask or talk about how successful someone is at something; auxiliary verb (2)
16 army man who fights in a war (7)
17 a pronoun used to say that it doesn’t matter which thing or person is chosen, because the result will be the same (9)
23 a row of lights along the front of the stage in a theatre (10)
24 the outer layer of a person’s or animal’s body (4)
25 in or at some place not specified, determined, or known (9)
27 a place where alcoholic drinks are served; a small block of solid material that is longer than it is wide (3)
28 someone who hates you and wants to harm you; opposite of friend (5)
30 also (3)
32 something that doesn’t cost any money (4)
34 the removal or destruction of something (11)
37 to state that something is true, even though it has not been proved (5)
38 a negative answer; opposite of yes (2)
Down
1 physical activity for health or strength (8)
2 the part of the body that you see with; eye (7)
3 a straight, narrow beam of light (3)
4 opposite of bottom (3)
5 a specific idea, fact, thing, etc. that is used to explain a general idea, or to show what is typical of a larger group (7)
6 flat and level, with no parts that are higher than other parts (4)
8 a small round container, usually with a handle, that you use for drinking something (3)
9 a small amount of tobacco, rolled up in thin paper and smoked (9)
10 weighing more than someone or something is supposed to weigh (10)
11 the final part; opposite of the beginning; to conclude an event, etc (3)
13 on one occasion only (4)
18 money or property that you receive from someone who has died (11)
19 the sound a snake makes (4)
20 something that will be different in different situations, so you cannot be sure what will happen (8)
21 an animal like a mouse, only bigger (3)
22 roughhousing; rough, noisy play (9)
23 a man who fishes, especially for a living (9)
26 the fifth month (3)
29 a dry, brown fruit inside a hard shell that grows on a tree (3)
31 a preposition used to show what a part belongs to or comes from (2)
33 a bar that is fastened to a wall or other object, either to protect you from falling, or to prevent you from going somewhere (4)
35 conjunction used for comparing two things (2)
36 a word used when talking about something that might happen or be true, or might have happened (2)
Crossword – Basic Vocabulary 31
Across
3 a long narrow hole dug at the side of a field, road etc to hold or remove unwanted water (5)
6 the bones of your head (5)
8 conjunction used for comparing two things (2)
9 the number of years someone has lived, or something has existed (3)
10 what comes after 999 (8)
11 opposite of thick (4)
13 a statement that is not strong enough to express how good, bad, etc something really is (14)
16 made from the solid substances that settle at the bottom of rivers, lakes, etc. (11)
17 to display, or let someone see something (4)
21 to make something press against something else and move it around (3)
23 a word used to show how far back in the past something happened (3)
24 someone who buys and sells goods (6)
26 coming towards you (8)
27 the ability of particular people in children’s stories to make impossible things happen by saying special words (5)
29 a large farm animal used for producing milk and meat (3)
31 pleasant, attractive, enjoyable, kind (4)
33 a word used when speaking to a man in order to be polite or show respect (3)
34 an infectious disease that is like a very bad cold (9)
37 one of the flat, green parts of a plant, joined to the stem or branches (4)
Down
1 without stopping or interruption (10)
2 the outlying region surrounding a city or metropolitan area (9)
3 the end of the life of a person or animal; opposite of birth (5)
4 something that is done to cure someone who is injured or ill (9)
5 a piece of clothing that you put on your head (3)
6 opposite of fast (4)
7 the distance east or west of the Greenwich (Prime) Meridian (9)
12 relating to or involving more than one nation (13)
14 a word used to ask or talk about how successful someone is at something; auxiliary verb (2)
15 the day after today (8)
18 a wild animal like a dog that makes a sound like a laugh (5)
19 opposite of dry (3)
20 a musical piece, tune (4)
22 to begin to be something, or to develop in a particular way (6)
25 opposite of poor (4)
27 a very fine rain (4)
28 a female child (4)
30 away from a place; not on something; opposite of on (3)
32 when tears come from your eyes (3)
34 a word used when talking about something that might happen or be true, or might have happened (2)
35 a preposition used to indicate towards a higher place or position (2)
36 a negative answer; opposite of yes (2)
Crossword – Basic Vocabulary 30
Across
2 to divide something or separate something from its main part, using scissors or a knife (3)
5 a tool used for cutting things like paper, cloth, hair, etc. (8)
7 a word used when talking about something that might happen or be true, or might have happened (2)
9 the money that you earn from your work or that you receive from investment (6)
11 very large in amount or degree (5)
12 not dirty (5)
13 the direction from which the sun rises (4)
14 plans and preparations that you must make so that something can happen (11)
16 what a bird lays and sits on in her nest to make baby birds (3)
17 something that you mention or add later because you did not think of it or plan it before (12)
20 something that you hold above your head when it rains (8)
22 a small round container, usually with a handle, that you use for drinking something (3)
24 able to see through (11)
25 a colored liquid that is used for writing and drawing (3)
26 sick (3)
27 to move from one place to another (2)
29 very hot (7)
31 a preposition used to say where someone or something goes (2)
33 to move quickly by moving your legs more quickly than when you walk (3)
35 the part of the body that you see with (3)
36 a preposition used to show what a part belongs to or comes from (2)
37 the part of a dress, shirt, coat, etc. that covers all or part of your arm (6)
38 a word used to ask or talk about how successful someone is at something; auxiliary verb (2)
Down
1 plenty of light (6)
2 something that you use to take pictures (6)
3 how something feels when you touch it (7)
4 a blue-white metal that is used to make brass (4)
6 a (liquid) substance produced by part of a plant or animal (9)
8 to become worse (10)
9 the act of trying to find out what happened, or why something happened (13)
10 a spoken or written piece of information given to another person (7)
15 happening over and over again (9)
18 the act or process of putting forth leaves (9)
19 problem or difficulty (7)
21 a group of things that are fastened, held, or growing together (5)
22 a soft sweet food made by baking a mixture of flour, butter, sugar, and eggs (4)
23 to produce words, letters, numbers, etc. on paper, especially with using a machine that puts ink on paper (5)
28 rock or earth from which metal can be obtained (3)
30 frozen water (3)
32 opposite of young (3)
34 a negative answer; opposite of yes (2)
Crossword – Basic Vocabulary 29
Across
1 something that interrupts what you are doing, or the act of making this happen (11)
5 a large farm animal used for producing milk and meat (3)
8 the process by which food is broken up so your body can absorb it (9)
10 belonging to the present time, or most recent time (6)
11 a row of lights along the front of the stage in a theatre (10)
12 a part inside a plant or animal that is shaped like a bag and contains liquid or air (3)
13 the number below the line in a fraction (11)
16 the final part; opposite of the beginning; to conclude an event, etc (3)
17 like a finger, only on your foot (3)
18 the machine a doctor uses when he wants to see if you have a broken bone (1-3)
20 the act of bringing goods, letters etc to a particular person or place, or the things that are brought (8)
22 the pink flesh in your mouth that is around your teeth (3)
23 a male police officer (9)
24 a preposition used to show what a part belongs to or comes from (2)
25 a salty body of water (3)
26 a piece of information that is true (4)
27 a preposition used to indicate towards a higher place or position (2)
28 sick (3)
29 conjunction used for comparing two things (2)
31 a hanging seat that children play with at a playground (5)
32 something you do to punish someone who has hurt you or offended you (7)
34 the planet we live on (5)
Down
1 to legally end a marriage (7)
2 a pronoun used when you are talking about a person you do not know, or if you don’t say who the person is (8)
3 a room for sleeping (7)
4 of, used in, produced by, or concerned with chemistry (8)
6 moving air (4)
7 space or distance without limits (8)
9 the way in which someone explains or understands an event, information, etc. (14)
12 something you have chosen (9)
14 a word used when talking about something that might happen or be true, or might have happened (2)
15 to express yourself using words, speak (3)
19 a strong, alcoholic drink made from sugar (3)
20 a child’s toy that looks like a small person or baby (4)
21 a long talk on a subject given to a group, like to students at a university (7)
23 a round, metal container that is used for cooking, usually one with a long handle and a lid (3)
25 a level of development or growth (5)
26 bird that is kept for its meat and eggs (4)
30 to allow someone to do something (3)
33 to move from one place to another (2)
Crossword – Basic Vocabulary 28
Across
1 the woman that a man is married to (4)
3 like a finger, only on your foot (3)
5 a weapon that can explode (4)
7 the long, thin part of a plant, from which leaves, flowers, or fruit grow (4)
9 information about something that is written down or stored on computer, film etc so that it can be looked at in the future (6)
11 opposite of old (3)
13 how thick something is (9)
15 a structure with a curved top and straight sides that supports the weight of a bridge or building (4)
17 to pay money for the use of something for a short period of time (4)
18 the act of producing a copy of something, like a book, a picture, etc. (12)
20 the feeling of being excited (10)
23 a very narrow space between two things or two parts of something (5)
24 the soft part inside your mouth that you can move and use for eating and talking (6)
25 to turn with a circular movement around a central point (8)
26 some or even the smallest amount or number (3)
27 a word used when speaking to a man in order to be polite or show respect (3)
28 underwear; clothes that you wear next to your body under your other clothes (13)
31 the number of years someone has lived, or something has existed (3)
32 an answer you use to indicate that something is true, or you agree; opposite of no (3)
34 a school for advanced education, especially in a particular profession or skill (7)
36 a preposition used to show what a part belongs to or comes from (2)
Down
2 something from another country (7)
3 also (3)
4 what we call Saturday and Sunday (7)
5 a black and yellow flying insect that makes honey and can sting you (3)
6 the time when a baby comes out of the mother’s body (5)
8 to see or overhear something meant for somebody else (9)
10 when someone or something becomes impossible to see or find (13)
11 a negative answer; opposite of yes (2)
12 when one nation fights against another (3)
14 the part of your body that carry messages between your brain and other parts of the body (5)
15 something interesting or enjoyable to see or do (10)
16 the mechanism of a clock (9)
19 an angry protest by a lot of ordinary people; a strong protest or objection (6)
21 fitting together well (9)
22 the fourth day of the workweek (8)
23 to divide something or separate something from its main part, using scissors or a knife (3)
27 a large sea animal that eats fish and lives around the coast (4)
29 on one occasion only (4)
30 one of two equal parts of something (4)
33 an adverb used when emphasizing the degree or amount of something by saying what the result is (2)
35 to move from one place to another (2)