Crossword puzzle : Complex lexical fields in English

Ready to put your advanced vocabulary to the test? This crossword challenges you to explore rich and nuanced lexical fields in English — from abstract concepts to sophisticated registers. Whether dealing with academic discourse, idiomatic clusters, or domain-specific terminology, each clue will push your C1-level knowledge to its limits. Sharpen your linguistic instincts and dive in!

Horizontalement

1. 1. Question word for place
2. 1. At which place
3. 3. Full of light, opposite of dark
4. 4. Rules for sentence structure
5. 8. Written or spoken communication
6. 10. Conclusion drawn from evidence
7. 11. Words that frequently appear together
8. 12. Past form of may used in backshift
9. 14. To use the mind to consider
10. 15. Joining of linguistic elements
11. 16. Relating to meaning in language
12. 17. Central topic or subject in text

Verticalement

1. 1. Was not in short form
2. 2. Smallest unit of sound in language
3. 5. Existing as an idea not concrete
4. 6. A typical example or pattern
5. 7. Implied meaning beyond literal sense
6. 9. Effective use of language in speech
7. 11. Word related to one in another language
8. 13. Of short duration