Crossword puzzle : Describing a complex situation in English

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Describing a complex situation in English [B2] — VocaVerb

How well do you know the vocabulary used to describe complex situations in English? This crossword will help you practise key words and expressions for talking about difficult, tangled or overwhelming circumstances. From subtle nuances to stronger terms, sharpen your language skills and expand your B2 vocabulary!

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Fill in the grid: pick a square, read the clue and type your answer.

Clues

Across

  1. 2. Things that block progress or clarity
  2. 6. Hidden dangers in a situation
  3. 10. Dependent on uncertain circumstances
  4. 11. Of short duration
  5. 12. Having multiple levels of meaning
  6. 15. Has not in short form
  7. 16. A confused mass of things
  8. 17. A statement that contradicts itself
  9. 18. Continuing until now

Down

  1. 1. The quality of being profound
  2. 3. Extremely complex and difficult to follow
  3. 4. Not obvious and hard to detect
  4. 5. Having many different aspects
  5. 7. Causing confusion or puzzlement
  6. 8. Making something unclear or hidden
  7. 9. At which place
  8. 13. Complete disorder and confusion
  9. 14. Closely packed and hard to follow

Answers

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Across

  • 2. Things that block progress or clarity → obstacles
  • 6. Hidden dangers in a situation → traps
  • 10. Dependent on uncertain circumstances → precarious
  • 11. Of short duration → brief
  • 12. Having multiple levels of meaning → layered
  • 15. Has not in short form → hasnt
  • 16. A confused mass of things → tangle
  • 17. A statement that contradicts itself → paradox
  • 18. Continuing until now → still

Down

  • 1. The quality of being profound → depth
  • 3. Extremely complex and difficult to follow → convoluted
  • 4. Not obvious and hard to detect → subtle
  • 5. Having many different aspects → multifaceted
  • 7. Causing confusion or puzzlement → perplexing
  • 8. Making something unclear or hidden → obscuring
  • 9. At which place → where
  • 13. Complete disorder and confusion → chaos
  • 14. Closely packed and hard to follow → dense

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