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Think you’ve mastered English vocabulary? Put your knowledge to the test with this advanced crossword, designed for C1 learners ready to go beyond the basics. Each clue will challenge you to recall sophisticated synonyms and precise nuances of meaning. Expand your lexical range, sharpen your word choices, and discover the richness hiding beneath everyday expressions.
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Clues
Across
- 4. At the same time, although
- 5. same in value or meaning
- 7. use one word in place of another
- 9. precisely accurate in meaning
- 10. implied meaning of a word
- 11. serving to describe or portray
- 13. equal in meaning or value
- 14. in whatever way, but, nevertheless
- 15. Question word for place
Down
- 1. Because, given that
- 2. word indicating initial element
- 3. To a considerable degree
- 6. expressing disapproval or contempt
- 8. relating to meaning in language
- 11. choice of words in speech
- 12. word indicating later time
Answers
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Across
- 4. At the same time, although → while
- 5. same in value or meaning → equal
- 7. use one word in place of another → substitute
- 9. precisely accurate in meaning → exact
- 10. implied meaning of a word → connotation
- 11. serving to describe or portray → descriptive
- 13. equal in meaning or value → equivalent
- 14. in whatever way, but, nevertheless → however
- 15. Question word for place → where
Down
- 1. Because, given that → since
- 2. word indicating initial element → first
- 3. To a considerable degree → quite
- 6. expressing disapproval or contempt → pejorative
- 8. relating to meaning in language → semantical
- 11. choice of words in speech → diction
- 12. word indicating later time → after
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