Connected vocabulary

Explore words together

Clusters make subtle differences easier to see, remember and use.

professional · 9 words

Better words for important

Alternatives to important organised by necessity, influence, urgency and consequence.

Important, Significant, Essential, Crucial, Notable, Notable, Consequential, Pivotal, Critical
academic · 10 words

Academic reporting verbs

Verbs for reporting evidence, arguments and interpretation with the right level of certainty.

Show, Demonstrate, Indicate, Illustrate, Suggest, Reveal, Illustrate, Establish, Imply, Imply
professional · 10 words

Professional alternatives to help

More precise ways to describe assistance, enablement, guidance and contribution.

Help, Assist, Support, Support, Enable, Enable, Facilitate, Guide, Advise, Contribute
emotion · 9 words

Degrees of anger

Anger vocabulary arranged from mild irritation to intense fury.

Angry, Irritated, Annoyed, Indignant, Indignant, Resentful, Furious, Enraged, Livid
emotion · 9 words

Shades of happiness

Words for quiet satisfaction, pleasure, joy and intense happiness.

Happy, Content, Pleased, Pleased, Satisfied, Cheerful, Joyful, Delighted, Elated
meaning · 11 words

Words for uncertainty

Vocabulary for doubt, ambiguity, weak evidence and cautious conclusions.

Uncertain, Doubtful, Doubtful, Ambiguous, Ambiguous, Tentative, Inconclusive, Speculative, Inconclusive, Speculative, E…
meaning · 11 words

Words for change

Terms for adjustment, gradual development and fundamental transformation.

Change, Alter, Alter, Modify, Modify, Adapt, Adapt, Evolve, Revise, Reform, Transform
confusable · 2 words

Affect and effect

A focused comparison of two commonly confused words.

Affect, Effect
confusable · 10 words

Commonly confused words

Frequently mixed-up words explained through contrast and examples.

Affect, Effect, Principle, Principal, Complement, Compliment, Stationary, Stationery, Imply, Infer
confusable · 2 words

Principal and principle

Distinguish the leading person or main thing from a rule or belief.

Principal, Principle
sound · 9 words

Sound-alike words

Homophones and near-sound-alikes that create common spelling mistakes.

Cite, Site, Sight, There, Their, Aloud, Allowed, Brake, Break
confusable · 2 words

Complement and compliment

Distinguish something that completes from an expression of praise.

Complement, Compliment
professional · 8 words

Strategic business vocabulary

Core vocabulary for strategy, planning, governance and transformation.

Strategy, Objective, Capability, Governance, Scenario, Forecast, Stakeholder, Transformation
professional · 7 words

Formal alternatives to good

Replace good with a word that states exactly what is positive.

Good, Effective, Beneficial, Sound, Excellent, Constructive, Appropriate
academic · 8 words

Scientific reasoning

Words used to form, test and evaluate evidence-based explanations.

Hypothesis, Evidence, Variable, Correlation, Causation, Validity, Reliability, Replication
origin · 6 words

Greek roots that connect words

Word families connected by Greek roots used across science and everyday English.

Biology, Biography, Telephone, Telegraph, Microscope, Microbe
academic · 8 words

Words for evidence

Vocabulary for the strength, source and interpretation of evidence.

Evidence, Finding, Observation, Indicator, Proof, Support, Corroboration, Testimony
academic · 8 words

Causes and results

Words that distinguish causes, mechanisms, effects and outcomes.

Result, Outcome, Effect, Consequence, Impact, Cause, Mechanism, Implication
professional · 7 words

Leadership vocabulary

Precise words for direction, influence, accountability and team leadership.

Leadership, Direction, Accountability, Delegation, Influence, Stewardship, Vision
professional · 6 words

Strategy vocabulary

Core words for choices, priorities, capabilities and long-term direction.

Strategy, Objective, Priority, Capability, Scenario, Alignment
professional · 8 words

Risk vocabulary

Words for uncertainty, exposure, controls and potential harm.

Risk, Hazard, Exposure, Likelihood, Impact, Mitigation, Control, Contingency
professional · 7 words

Collaboration vocabulary

Words for working together, coordinating and building shared ownership.

Collaboration, Cooperation, Coordination, Partnership, Alignment, Consultation, Consensus
professional · 7 words

Words for progress

Vocabulary for movement, delivery, improvement and momentum.

Progress, Advance, Improvement, Momentum, Delivery, Milestone, Traction
academic · 7 words

Critical thinking vocabulary

Words for questioning assumptions, testing reasoning and reaching justified conclusions.

Analysis, Assumption, Inference, Argument, Validity, Fallacy, Evaluation
academic · 8 words

Cautious academic claims

Words that calibrate certainty and avoid overstating evidence.

Indicate, Suggest, Appear, May, Likely, Consistent, Tentative, Inconclusive
academic · 8 words

Comparing and contrasting

Vocabulary for similarities, differences and relationships between ideas.

Compare, Contrast, Resemble, Differ, Equivalent, Distinct, Analogous, Whereas
academic · 8 words

Evaluating evidence

Vocabulary for judging reliability, relevance, validity and limitations.

Evaluate, Reliable, Valid, Credible, Robust, Relevant, Limited, Biased
subject · 8 words

Research design

Core concepts used to design, compare and interpret research studies.

experimental design, control group, randomisation, Sample, Variable, Bias, Validity, reproducibility
subject · 7 words

Artificial intelligence fundamentals

Essential vocabulary for understanding modern artificial intelligence.

Algorithm, Model, Training data, Inference, Neural network, Overfitting, Explainability
subject · 8 words

Computing infrastructure

Words for the systems that store, run, connect and protect software.

Server, database, Network, Protocol, cloud computing, containerisation, firewall, Latency
subject · 8 words

Economics fundamentals

Core concepts for understanding choices, markets and the wider economy.

Scarcity, Opportunity cost, Supply, Demand, Inflation, Productivity, comparative advantage, market equilibrium
subject · 8 words

Psychology of thinking

Words for attention, memory, judgement and mental processing.

Cognition, Attention, working memory, Perception, Schema, cognitive bias, confirmation bias, executive function
subject · 8 words

Linguistics essentials

Core terms for studying language structure, sound, meaning and use.

Linguistics, Phonetics, Phonology, Morphology, Syntax, Semantics, Pragmatics, sociolinguistics
subject · 8 words

Medical communication

Important words for understanding care, diagnosis, risk and consent.

Diagnosis, Prognosis, Screening, triage, informed consent, comorbidity, Prevention, clinical trial
subject · 8 words

Legal reasoning

Core vocabulary for claims, evidence, authority and judicial decisions.

Jurisdiction, Statute, Precedent, Evidence, burden of proof, Liability, Remedy, Appeal
subject · 8 words

Mathematics of change

Words used to describe rates, accumulation and changing quantities.

Calculus, Derivative, Integral, Limit, Gradient, Function, Variable, Logarithm
subject · 8 words

Physics of motion

Core terms connecting force, movement, energy and momentum.

Motion, Velocity, Acceleration, Force, Mass, Momentum, kinetic energy, Inertia
origin · 7 words

Greek roots in science

Scientific words connected by reusable Greek roots.

Biology, Psychology, Neurology, Geology, Chronology, Microscope, Telephone
origin · 8 words

Latin legal vocabulary

Latin expressions and roots that remain important in legal English.

Law, Bona fide, Habeas corpus, mens rea, actus reus, Subpoena, Affidavit, Jurisdiction
origin · 8 words

Old Norse words in everyday English

Common English words shaped by contact with Old Norse.

Law, Sky, Window, Husband, Anger, Take, They, Wrong
emotion · 8 words

Words for calm

Vocabulary for stillness, composure and freedom from disturbance.

Calm, Relaxed, Peaceful, Serene, Composed, Tranquil, Unruffled, Placid
emotion · 8 words

Words for fear

Fear vocabulary from mild concern to intense terror.

Afraid, Uneasy, Apprehensive, Fearful, Alarmed, Terrified, Petrified, Dread
emotion · 7 words

Words for sadness

Words for disappointment, sorrow, melancholy and grief.

Sad, Disappointed, Melancholy, Sorrowful, Despondent, Heartbroken, Wistful
persuasive · 8 words

Persuasive action words

Verbs that make recommendations and calls to action clearer.

Act, Choose, Discover, Improve, Protect, Create, Achieve, Transform
professional · 8 words

Diplomatic disagreement

Professional phrases and verbs for challenging ideas without creating unnecessary conflict.

Disagree, Question, Challenge, Reconsider, Qualify, Clarify, Counter, Differ
subject · 14 words

Solar system

Planets, moons and the objects that share our part of space.

Planet, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Orbit, Moon, Asteroid, Comet, Sun
subject · 12 words

Space exploration

Vocabulary for rockets, spacecraft, astronauts and missions beyond Earth.

Rocket, Capsule, Module, Launch, Mission, Satellite, Orbit, Lander, Rover, Telescope, Gravity, Vacuum
subject · 13 words

Stars and astronomy

Words for stars, galaxies and observing the night sky.

Star, Galaxy, Nebula, Constellation, Telescope, Eclipse, Meteor, Comet, Orbit, Cosmos, Nova, Planet, Astronomy
subject · 14 words

Weather forecast

Everyday weather words from sunshine and cloud to pressure and fronts.

Weather, Cloud, Rain, Sunshine, Wind, Breeze, Forecast, Pressure, Front, Humidity, Temperature, Shower, Drizzle, Frost
subject · 14 words

Storms and extreme weather

Dramatic vocabulary for powerful storms and severe weather.

Storm, Thunder, Lightning, Hurricane, Tornado, Cyclone, Blizzard, Gale, Hail, Flood, Drought, Monsoon, Tempest, Squall
subject · 14 words

Oceans and seas

Words for the moving salt-water world and its features.

Ocean, Sea, Wave, Tide, Current, Reef, Coast, Shore, Bay, Gulf, Strait, Depth, Marine, Salinity
subject · 13 words

Rivers and waterways

Vocabulary for rivers, streams and the landscapes they create.

River, Stream, Brook, Tributary, Source, Mouth, Delta, Bank, Channel, Waterfall, Basin, Estuary, Meander
subject · 14 words

Mountains and climbing

Words for peaks, slopes and moving safely through high terrain.

Mountain, Summit, Peak, Ridge, Valley, Cliff, Slope, Climb, Rope, Crag, Altitude, Glacier, Pass, Trail
subject · 13 words

Volcanoes and earthquakes

Earth science vocabulary for eruptions, faults and shaking ground.

Volcano, Magma, Lava, Crater, Eruption, Ash, Fault, Quake, Tremor, Seismic, Mantle, Crust, Geyser
subject · 14 words

Deserts and drylands

Words for arid landscapes, heat and desert survival.

Desert, Dune, Oasis, Sand, Arid, Drought, Cactus, Camel, Mirage, Heat, Dust, Plateau, Canyon, Scrub
subject · 14 words

Forests and woodlands

Vocabulary for trees, woodland layers and forest habitats.

Forest, Woodland, Canopy, Grove, Clearing, sapling, Bark, Branch, Root, Moss, Fern, Timber, Shade, Undergrowth
subject · 14 words

Trees and leaves

Common words for trees and their structure through the seasons.

Tree, Oak, Ash, Elm, Willow, Beech, Pine, Maple, Leaf, Branch, Trunk, Bark, Root, Seed
subject · 14 words

Flowers and gardening

A colourful garden crossword covering flowers, planting and care.

Flower, Rose, Tulip, Daisy, Lily, Violet, Garden, Soil, Seed, Bulb, Petal, Stem, Prune, Water
subject · 14 words

Birds and flight

Bird vocabulary from feathers and nests to familiar species.

Bird, Eagle, Owl, Robin, Sparrow, Falcon, Swan, Duck, Feather, Wing, Beak, Nest, Flock, Flight
subject · 14 words

Wild mammals

Familiar mammal words from forests, grasslands and mountains.

Mammal, Lion, Tiger, Bear, Wolf, Fox, Deer, Rabbit, Otter, Badger, Monkey, Elephant, Giraffe, Zebra
subject · 13 words

Insects and bugs

Small-creature vocabulary from wings and hives to webs and colonies.

Insect, Bee, Wasp, Beetle, Butterfly, Moth, Fly, Cricket, Spider, Web, Hive, Larva, Cocoon
subject · 14 words

Reptiles and amphibians

Words for snakes, lizards, frogs and other cold-blooded creatures.

Snake, Lizard, Gecko, Turtle, Tortoise, Crocodile, Frog, Toad, Newt, Salamander, Scale, Venom, Swamp, Pond
subject · 13 words

Life under the sea

Marine creatures and habitats from coral reefs to the open ocean.

Shark, Whale, Dolphin, Octopus, Squid, Lobster, Crab, Coral, Jellyfish, Seal, Ray, Shell, Reef
subject · 14 words

Dinosaurs and fossils

Prehistoric vocabulary for dinosaurs, fossils and ancient life.

Dinosaur, Fossil, Reptile, Skeleton, Bone, Extinct, Jurassic, Cretaceous, predator, Herbivore, Claw, Tooth, Excavate, M…
subject · 13 words

Ecology and habitats

Core words for ecosystems, species and relationships in nature.

Ecology, Habitat, Species, ecosystem, Population, Community, Niche, predator, Prey, Biodiversity, Conserve, Native, Inv…
subject · 14 words

Climate and environment

Vocabulary for climate, emissions, resources and environmental change.

Climate, Carbon, Emission, Warming, Renewable, Energy, Recycle, Pollution, Habitat, Conserve, Sustainable, Drought, Flo…
subject · 14 words

Human body

Everyday anatomy covering major body parts and organs.

Brain, Heart, Lung, Liver, Kidney, Stomach, Muscle, Bone, Skin, Blood, Nerve, Joint, Spine, Organ
subject · 14 words

Brain and senses

Words for the brain, perception and the five senses.

Brain, Memory, Vision, Hearing, Taste, Smell, Touch, Nerve, Signal, Sense, Attention, Thought, Reflex, Perception
subject · 14 words

Medicine and care

Common medical vocabulary for symptoms, treatment and recovery.

Doctor, Nurse, Patient, Clinic, Hospital, Diagnosis, Treatment, Medicine, Symptom, Therapy, Surgery, Recovery, Vaccine,…
subject · 14 words

Genetics and DNA

Vocabulary for inheritance, genes, chromosomes and variation.

gene, Genetic, DNA, Chromosome, Inherit, Trait, Mutation, genome, Cell, Protein, allele, Heredity, Variation, Sequence
subject · 14 words

Microbes and microscopes

Tiny life forms, laboratory tools and microbiology basics.

Microbe, Bacteria, Virus, Fungus, Cell, Culture, Colony, Microscope, Sample, Stain, Infection, Spore, Parasite, Yeast
subject · 13 words

Chemistry lab

Laboratory words for substances, reactions and experiments.

Chemistry, Atom, Molecule, Element, Compound, Reaction, Acid, Base, Solution, Flask, Beaker, catalyst, Mixture
subject · 14 words

Elements and materials

Words connecting common elements with the materials around us.

Hydrogen, Oxygen, Carbon, Iron, Copper, Silver, Gold, Metal, Glass, Plastic, Crystal, Alloy, Element, Material
subject · 13 words

Physics basics

Core physics ideas covering force, motion, energy and matter.

Physics, Force, Motion, Energy, Mass, Speed, Velocity, Gravity, Power, Matter, Particle, Wave, Momentum
subject · 13 words

Electricity and magnets

Words for circuits, charge, current and magnetism.

Electric, Current, Voltage, Charge, Circuit, Battery, Wire, Switch, Magnet, Field, Electron, Power, Conductor
subject · 13 words

Numbers and mathematics

General mathematical vocabulary from arithmetic to algebra.

Number, Digit, Sum, Total, Fraction, Decimal, Multiply, Divide, Equation, Algebra, Integer, Factor, Ratio
subject · 14 words

Geometry and shapes

Shapes, angles and measurements used in geometry.

Circle, Square, Triangle, Rectangle, Polygon, Angle, Radius, Diameter, Area, Volume, Perimeter, Parallel, Vertex, Geome…
subject · 14 words

Statistics and data

Words for measuring, summarising and interpreting data.

Data, Mean, Median, Mode, Average, Sample, Variable, Range, Variance, Probability, Correlation, Trend, Distribution, St…
subject · 13 words

Coding and programming

Programming vocabulary for writing and running software.

Code, Program, Function, Variable, String, Array, Loop, Class, Object, Method, Syntax, Script, Compile
subject · 11 words

Cybersecurity

Digital security words covering threats, defence and identity.

Security, Password, Malware, Virus, firewall, Hacker, Breach, Attack, Network, Backup, Privacy
subject · 12 words

The internet

Everyday web vocabulary for sites, links, browsers and online services.

Internet, Website, Browser, Server, Domain, Link, Search, Online, Network, Cookie, Email, Cloud
subject · 13 words

Robots and automation

Words for machines that sense, move, decide and automate tasks.

Sensor, Motor, Machine, Control, Program, Automatic, Remote, Drone, Actuator, Factory, Motion, Signal, Camera
subject · 14 words

Engineering world

Practical engineering vocabulary for designing and building systems.

Engineer, Design, Structure, Machine, System, Material, Stress, Load, Force, Test, Prototype, Component, Mechanism, Fai…
subject · 14 words

Architecture and buildings

Building design words from foundations and arches to towers and roofs.

Building, Architect, Design, Arch, Column, Beam, Roof, Wall, Floor, Window, Door, Facade, Tower, Foundation
subject · 14 words

Construction site

Words you might hear on a building site.

Brick, Cement, Concrete, Timber, Steel, Ladder, Scaffold, Hammer, Drill, Saw, Level, Measure, Builder, Foundation
subject · 12 words

Tools and workshop

Workshop vocabulary for common hand and power tools.

Hammer, Spanner, Wrench, Pliers, Drill, Saw, Chisel, File, Clamp, Vice, Level, Ruler
subject · 12 words

Cars and driving

Everyday car vocabulary covering controls, parts and the road.

Car, Engine, Wheel, Tyre, Brake, Clutch, Gear, Steering, Mirror, Petrol, Bonnet, Boot
subject · 13 words

Motorcycles

Motorcycle words from engines and tyres to riding equipment.

Bike, Engine, Helmet, Throttle, Brake, Clutch, Gear, Chain, Tyre, Saddle, Exhaust, Piston, Rider
subject · 13 words

Motor racing

Fast-paced racing vocabulary from circuits, pits and overtaking.

Race, Driver, Circuit, Track, Lap, Grid, Pole, Podium, Helmet, Tyre, Engine, Chicane, Overtake
subject · 9 words

Aviation and aircraft

Flying vocabulary for aircraft, airports and pilots.

Airplane, Pilot, Cockpit, Wing, Runway, Flight, Altitude, Landing, Engine
subject · 14 words

Railways and trains

Rail vocabulary from stations and signals to engines and carriages.

Train, Railway, Station, Platform, Track, Signal, Carriage, Engine, Tunnel, Bridge, Ticket, Driver, Freight, Junction
subject · 13 words

Ships and sailing

Nautical words for boats, crews and life at sea.

Ship, Boat, Sail, Mast, Anchor, Deck, Cabin, Port, Crew, Captain, Rudder, Rope, Voyage
subject · 13 words

Roads and journeys

Road-travel vocabulary for routes, junctions and driving.

Road, Street, Lane, Junction, Roundabout, Bridge, Tunnel, Traffic, Route, Journey, Driver, Vehicle, Sign
subject · 13 words

Football matchday

Football vocabulary for players, positions, goals and match action.

Football, Goal, Keeper, Striker, Defender, Referee, Penalty, Corner, Tackle, Pass, Shot, Pitch, Stadium
subject · 13 words

Cricket ground

Cricket vocabulary from batting and bowling to wickets and catches.

Cricket, Bat, Ball, Wicket, Bowler, Batsman, Over, Run, Catch, Boundary, Crease, Stump, Umpire
subject · 14 words

Tennis court

Tennis terms for serves, rallies, scoring and the court.

Tennis, Serve, Racket, Ball, Court, Net, Deuce, Love, Set, Match, Volley, Slice, Lob, Baseline
subject · 11 words

Rugby match

Rugby vocabulary from scrums and tries to tackles and kicks.

Try, Tackle, Kick, Pass, Ruck, Maul, Wing, Prop, Hooker, Referee, Conversion
subject · 12 words

Athletics track

Track-and-field words for running, jumping and throwing events.

Sprint, Runner, Relay, Hurdle, Track, Jump, Javelin, Discus, Race, Finish, Stadium, Athlete
subject · 14 words

Olympic sports

A broad mix of vocabulary associated with the Olympic Games.

Olympic, Medal, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Athlete, Stadium, Torch, Relay, Final, Record, Team, Event, Podium
subject · 13 words

Golf course

Golf vocabulary for clubs, holes, scores and course features.

Golf, Club, Ball, Hole, Green, Fairway, Bunker, Tee, Par, Birdie, Eagle, Drive, Caddie
subject · 14 words

Cycling and bikes

Bicycle vocabulary for riding, racing and mechanical parts.

Bicycle, Bike, Pedal, Chain, Gear, Wheel, Tyre, Brake, Saddle, Helmet, Frame, Spoke, Race, Cyclist
subject · 11 words

Swimming pool

Swimming words for strokes, races and pool features.

Swim, Pool, Water, Lane, Stroke, Crawl, Dive, Turn, Relay, Length, Swimmer
subject · 12 words

Winter sports

Snow-and-ice vocabulary for skiing, skating and winter competition.

Snow, Ice, Skate, Slope, Sledge, Curling, Hockey, Helmet, Goggle, Winter, Mountain, Race
subject · 14 words

Music basics

Core music vocabulary for rhythm, melody, notes and performance.

Music, Note, Rhythm, Melody, Harmony, Chord, Scale, Tempo, Beat, Pitch, Song, Voice, Instrument, Sound
subject · 14 words

Inside the orchestra

Instrument and performance vocabulary from strings to percussion.

Orchestra, Violin, Viola, Cello, Trumpet, Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Drum, Harp, Conductor, Score, Concert, Instrument
subject · 14 words

Theatre stage

Words for actors, scripts, audiences and live performance.

Theatre, Stage, Actor, Actress, Script, Scene, Costume, Curtain, Audience, Drama, Comedy, Rehearsal, Director, Performa…
subject · 13 words

Film making

Cinema vocabulary from cameras and scripts to editing and premieres.

Film, Movie, Camera, Actor, Director, Script, Scene, Studio, Editing, Sound, Cinema, Screen, Producer
subject · 14 words

Photography

Camera and image-making vocabulary for photographers.

Camera, Photo, Image, Lens, Focus, Shutter, Flash, Exposure, Aperture, Portrait, Landscape, Tripod, Digital, Photograph
subject · 14 words

Painting and art

Visual-art vocabulary for colour, materials and composition.

Art, Paint, Canvas, Brush, Colour, Portrait, Landscape, Sketch, Gallery, Artist, Frame, Palette, Shade, Drawing
subject · 14 words

Books and literature

Literary vocabulary for stories, characters and books.

Book, Novel, Story, Author, Reader, Chapter, Character, Plot, Theme, Fiction, Prose, Library, Edition, Narrative
subject · 14 words

Poetry

Poetry vocabulary covering rhyme, rhythm, lines and poetic forms.

Poem, Poetry, Poet, Rhyme, Verse, Stanza, Metre, Rhythm, Line, Sonnet, Image, Metaphor, Language, Couplet
subject · 14 words

Grammar challenge

A crossword of the terms used to describe English grammar.

Grammar, Noun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb, Pronoun, Sentence, Clause, Phrase, Subject, Object, Tense, Plural, Syntax
subject · 13 words

Journalism newsroom

Newsroom vocabulary for reporting, editing and publishing stories.

News, Reporter, Editor, Article, Headline, Source, Story, Interview, Quote, Press, Media, Column, Journalist
subject · 14 words

Publishing books

Words used to turn manuscripts into finished books and publications.

Publish, Editor, Author, Book, Edition, Printer, Proof, Layout, Cover, Chapter, Manuscript, Copyright, Publisher, Print
subject · 14 words

Ancient Egypt

Words associated with ancient Egyptian life, monuments and belief.

Pharaoh, Pyramid, Mummy, Temple, Tomb, Sphinx, Papyrus, Desert, Nile, Dynasty, Scribe, Scarab, Obelisk, Kingdom
subject · 12 words

Ancient Greece

Vocabulary for the cities, culture and ideas of the ancient Greek world.

Greece, Temple, Philosophy, Democracy, Oracle, Myth, Theatre, Stadium, Column, Citizen, Poet, Warrior
subject · 13 words

Ancient Rome

Roman-world vocabulary from emperors and legions to roads and forums.

Roman, Emperor, Senate, Legion, Forum, Temple, Aqueduct, Gladiator, Citizen, Empire, Road, Arena, Consul
subject · 14 words

Medieval life

Words from everyday life in the medieval world.

Medieval, King, Queen, Knight, Peasant, Merchant, Monk, Village, Market, Guild, Church, Castle, Battle, Feast
subject · 13 words

Castles and knights

Fortifications, armour and castle life.

Castle, Knight, Tower, Moat, Wall, Gate, Keep, Sword, Shield, Battle, Siege, Throne, Banner
subject · 14 words

Vikings

Norse seafaring, settlement and warrior vocabulary.

Viking, Norse, Ship, Sail, Raid, Warrior, Shield, Sword, Helmet, Settler, Voyage, Fjord, King, Rune
subject · 13 words

Pirates and treasure

Swashbuckling words for ships, treasure and adventures at sea.

Pirate, Treasure, Ship, Captain, Crew, Island, Map, Chest, Gold, Sword, Cannon, Sail, Anchor
subject · 14 words

Explorers and discovery

Vocabulary for journeys into unfamiliar places and scientific discovery.

Explorer, Voyage, Journey, Map, Compass, Route, Expedition, Discover, Island, Coast, Ship, Camp, Survey, Adventure
subject · 14 words

Archaeology

Words for excavating and interpreting traces of the past.

Archaeology, Excavate, Dig, Site, Artifact, Pottery, Ruin, Tomb, Bone, Layer, Ancient, Museum, Survey, Dating
subject · 14 words

Industrial Revolution

Machines, factories and social change during industrialisation.

Industry, Factory, Steam, Engine, Coal, Iron, Machine, Textile, Railway, Worker, City, Invent, Power, Production
subject · 13 words

Great inventions

Vocabulary around inventing, designing and improving useful things.

Invent, Invention, Design, Machine, Engine, Telephone, Camera, Battery, Wheel, Printing, Patent, Prototype, Device
subject · 14 words

Kitchen cooking

Everyday kitchen and cooking vocabulary.

Kitchen, Cook, Pan, Pot, Oven, Knife, Spoon, Bowl, Plate, Boil, Fry, Roast, Chop, Stir
subject · 14 words

Baking day

Words for bread, cakes, pastry and baking techniques.

Bake, Bread, Cake, Flour, Sugar, Butter, Egg, Yeast, Dough, Pastry, Oven, Whisk, Knead, Icing
subject · 12 words

Coffee and tea

Hot-drink vocabulary from beans and leaves to brewing and serving.

Coffee, Tea, Bean, Leaf, Brew, Cup, Mug, Kettle, Milk, Sugar, Roast, Cafe
subject · 14 words

Chocolate and sweets

A sweet-toothed crossword about chocolate, sugar and confectionery.

Chocolate, Cocoa, Sugar, Sweet, Candy, Toffee, Caramel, Fudge, Truffle, Bar, Cream, Vanilla, Dessert, Biscuit
subject · 14 words

Fruit basket

Common fruit names and words linked to fresh produce.

Apple, Banana, Orange, Lemon, Lime, Grape, Pear, Peach, Plum, Cherry, Melon, Mango, Berry, Fruit
subject · 14 words

Vegetable garden

Vegetable names and garden produce.

Carrot, Potato, Onion, Cabbage, Pepper, Tomato, Pea, Bean, Spinach, Lettuce, Celery, Turnip, Leek, Vegetable
subject · 13 words

Herbs and spices

Aromatic words from kitchens around the world.

Basil, Thyme, Mint, Sage, Parsley, Cumin, Pepper, Clove, Ginger, Garlic, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Spice
subject · 14 words

Restaurant and dining

Dining-out vocabulary from menus and courses to bills and service.

Restaurant, Menu, Table, Waiter, Chef, Starter, Course, Dessert, Order, Bill, Tip, Plate, Dinner, Booking
subject · 14 words

Travel and holidays

Useful vocabulary for planning trips and going on holiday.

Travel, Holiday, Hotel, Flight, Ticket, Passport, Luggage, Journey, Tour, Beach, Resort, Booking, Map, Visit
subject · 12 words

Camping and hiking

Outdoor vocabulary for tents, trails and nights under the stars.

Camp, Tent, Trail, Boots, Sleeping, Fire, Torch, Map, Compass, Forest, Mountain, Shelter
subject · 14 words

City life

Urban vocabulary for streets, buildings, services and crowds.

City, Street, Building, Traffic, Station, Market, Office, Park, Square, Tower, Shop, Crowd, Subway, District
subject · 14 words

Country life

Rural words for farms, fields, villages and wildlife.

Country, Village, Farm, Field, Barn, Hedge, Meadow, Woodland, River, Hill, Sheep, Tractor, Lane, Cottage
subject · 13 words

Home and furniture

Familiar words for rooms, furniture and household objects.

Home, House, Room, Chair, Table, Sofa, Bed, Wardrobe, Shelf, Lamp, Carpet, Curtain, Kitchen
subject · 13 words

Clothes and fashion

Clothing vocabulary from everyday garments to style and fabric.

Shirt, Dress, Skirt, Jacket, Coat, Shoe, Boot, Hat, Scarf, Fabric, Style, Fashion, Button
subject · 14 words

University life

Words for studying, teaching and research at university.

University, Student, Lecture, Seminar, Course, Degree, Campus, Library, Research, Essay, Exam, Tutor, Study, Graduate
editorial · 14 words

Detective mystery

Mystery-story vocabulary for clues, suspects and solving cases.

Detective, Mystery, Clue, Suspect, Witness, Crime, Evidence, Alibi, Motive, Secret, Case, Investigate, Police, Solve
editorial · 14 words

Myths and legends

Storytelling vocabulary for heroes, monsters and legendary adventures.

Myth, Legend, Hero, Monster, Dragon, Giant, Magic, Quest, Oracle, King, Sword, Castle, Spirit, Tale
editorial · 14 words

Magic and fantasy

Fantasy-world vocabulary for spells, quests and imagined creatures.

Magic, Wizard, Witch, Spell, Dragon, Castle, Quest, Sword, Kingdom, Forest, Giant, Fairy, Potion, Crystal
editorial · 14 words

Board game night

Familiar words from tabletop games, cards and friendly competition.

Game, Board, Card, Dice, Token, Piece, Turn, Player, Score, Rule, Win, Lose, Move, Strategy
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Video games

Gaming vocabulary for players, levels, controllers and virtual worlds.

Game, Player, Level, Score, Controller, Console, Screen, Character, Mission, Quest, Battle, Online, Arcade