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Better words for important
Alternatives to important organised by necessity, influence, urgency and consequence.
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Academic reporting verbs
Verbs for reporting evidence, arguments and interpretation with the right level of certainty.
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Professional alternatives to help
More precise ways to describe assistance, enablement, guidance and contribution.
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Degrees of anger
Anger vocabulary arranged from mild irritation to intense fury.
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Shades of happiness
Words for quiet satisfaction, pleasure, joy and intense happiness.
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Words for uncertainty
Vocabulary for doubt, ambiguity, weak evidence and cautious conclusions.
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Words for change
Terms for adjustment, gradual development and fundamental transformation.
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Commonly confused words
Frequently mixed-up words explained through contrast and examples.
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Sound-alike words
Homophones and near-sound-alikes that create common spelling mistakes.
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Strategic business vocabulary
Core vocabulary for strategy, planning, governance and transformation.
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Formal alternatives to good
Replace good with a word that states exactly what is positive.
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Scientific reasoning
Words used to form, test and evaluate evidence-based explanations.
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Greek roots that connect words
Word families connected by Greek roots used across science and everyday English.
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Words for evidence
Vocabulary for the strength, source and interpretation of evidence.
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Causes and results
Words that distinguish causes, mechanisms, effects and outcomes.
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Leadership vocabulary
Precise words for direction, influence, accountability and team leadership.
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Strategy vocabulary
Core words for choices, priorities, capabilities and long-term direction.
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Risk vocabulary
Words for uncertainty, exposure, controls and potential harm.
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Collaboration vocabulary
Words for working together, coordinating and building shared ownership.
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Words for progress
Vocabulary for movement, delivery, improvement and momentum.
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Critical thinking vocabulary
Words for questioning assumptions, testing reasoning and reaching justified conclusions.
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Cautious academic claims
Words that calibrate certainty and avoid overstating evidence.
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Comparing and contrasting
Vocabulary for similarities, differences and relationships between ideas.
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Evaluating evidence
Vocabulary for judging reliability, relevance, validity and limitations.
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Research design
Core concepts used to design, compare and interpret research studies.
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Artificial intelligence fundamentals
Essential vocabulary for understanding modern artificial intelligence.
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Computing infrastructure
Words for the systems that store, run, connect and protect software.
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Economics fundamentals
Core concepts for understanding choices, markets and the wider economy.
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Psychology of thinking
Words for attention, memory, judgement and mental processing.
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Linguistics essentials
Core terms for studying language structure, sound, meaning and use.
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Medical communication
Important words for understanding care, diagnosis, risk and consent.
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Legal reasoning
Core vocabulary for claims, evidence, authority and judicial decisions.
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Mathematics of change
Words used to describe rates, accumulation and changing quantities.
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Physics of motion
Core terms connecting force, movement, energy and momentum.
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Greek roots in science
Scientific words connected by reusable Greek roots.
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Latin legal vocabulary
Latin expressions and roots that remain important in legal English.
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Old Norse words in everyday English
Common English words shaped by contact with Old Norse.
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Words for calm
Vocabulary for stillness, composure and freedom from disturbance.
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Words for fear
Fear vocabulary from mild concern to intense terror.
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Words for sadness
Words for disappointment, sorrow, melancholy and grief.
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Persuasive action words
Verbs that make recommendations and calls to action clearer.
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Diplomatic disagreement
Professional phrases and verbs for challenging ideas without creating unnecessary conflict.
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Solar system
Planets, moons and the objects that share our part of space.
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Space exploration
Vocabulary for rockets, spacecraft, astronauts and missions beyond Earth.
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Stars and astronomy
Words for stars, galaxies and observing the night sky.
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Weather forecast
Everyday weather words from sunshine and cloud to pressure and fronts.
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Storms and extreme weather
Dramatic vocabulary for powerful storms and severe weather.
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Oceans and seas
Words for the moving salt-water world and its features.
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Rivers and waterways
Vocabulary for rivers, streams and the landscapes they create.
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Mountains and climbing
Words for peaks, slopes and moving safely through high terrain.
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Volcanoes and earthquakes
Earth science vocabulary for eruptions, faults and shaking ground.
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Deserts and drylands
Words for arid landscapes, heat and desert survival.
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Forests and woodlands
Vocabulary for trees, woodland layers and forest habitats.
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Trees and leaves
Common words for trees and their structure through the seasons.
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Flowers and gardening
A colourful garden crossword covering flowers, planting and care.
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Birds and flight
Bird vocabulary from feathers and nests to familiar species.
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Wild mammals
Familiar mammal words from forests, grasslands and mountains.
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Insects and bugs
Small-creature vocabulary from wings and hives to webs and colonies.
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Reptiles and amphibians
Words for snakes, lizards, frogs and other cold-blooded creatures.
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Life under the sea
Marine creatures and habitats from coral reefs to the open ocean.
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Dinosaurs and fossils
Prehistoric vocabulary for dinosaurs, fossils and ancient life.
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Ecology and habitats
Core words for ecosystems, species and relationships in nature.
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Climate and environment
Vocabulary for climate, emissions, resources and environmental change.
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Human body
Everyday anatomy covering major body parts and organs.
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Brain and senses
Words for the brain, perception and the five senses.
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Medicine and care
Common medical vocabulary for symptoms, treatment and recovery.
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Genetics and DNA
Vocabulary for inheritance, genes, chromosomes and variation.
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Microbes and microscopes
Tiny life forms, laboratory tools and microbiology basics.
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Chemistry lab
Laboratory words for substances, reactions and experiments.
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Elements and materials
Words connecting common elements with the materials around us.
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Physics basics
Core physics ideas covering force, motion, energy and matter.
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Electricity and magnets
Words for circuits, charge, current and magnetism.
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Numbers and mathematics
General mathematical vocabulary from arithmetic to algebra.
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Geometry and shapes
Shapes, angles and measurements used in geometry.
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Statistics and data
Words for measuring, summarising and interpreting data.
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Coding and programming
Programming vocabulary for writing and running software.
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Cybersecurity
Digital security words covering threats, defence and identity.
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The internet
Everyday web vocabulary for sites, links, browsers and online services.
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Robots and automation
Words for machines that sense, move, decide and automate tasks.
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Engineering world
Practical engineering vocabulary for designing and building systems.
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Architecture and buildings
Building design words from foundations and arches to towers and roofs.
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Construction site
Words you might hear on a building site.
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Tools and workshop
Workshop vocabulary for common hand and power tools.
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Cars and driving
Everyday car vocabulary covering controls, parts and the road.
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Motorcycles
Motorcycle words from engines and tyres to riding equipment.
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Motor racing
Fast-paced racing vocabulary from circuits, pits and overtaking.
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Aviation and aircraft
Flying vocabulary for aircraft, airports and pilots.
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Railways and trains
Rail vocabulary from stations and signals to engines and carriages.
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Ships and sailing
Nautical words for boats, crews and life at sea.
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Roads and journeys
Road-travel vocabulary for routes, junctions and driving.
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Football matchday
Football vocabulary for players, positions, goals and match action.
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Cricket ground
Cricket vocabulary from batting and bowling to wickets and catches.
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Tennis court
Tennis terms for serves, rallies, scoring and the court.
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Rugby match
Rugby vocabulary from scrums and tries to tackles and kicks.
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Athletics track
Track-and-field words for running, jumping and throwing events.
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Olympic sports
A broad mix of vocabulary associated with the Olympic Games.
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Golf course
Golf vocabulary for clubs, holes, scores and course features.
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Cycling and bikes
Bicycle vocabulary for riding, racing and mechanical parts.
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Swimming pool
Swimming words for strokes, races and pool features.
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Winter sports
Snow-and-ice vocabulary for skiing, skating and winter competition.
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Music basics
Core music vocabulary for rhythm, melody, notes and performance.
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Inside the orchestra
Instrument and performance vocabulary from strings to percussion.
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Theatre stage
Words for actors, scripts, audiences and live performance.
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Film making
Cinema vocabulary from cameras and scripts to editing and premieres.
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Photography
Camera and image-making vocabulary for photographers.
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Painting and art
Visual-art vocabulary for colour, materials and composition.
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Books and literature
Literary vocabulary for stories, characters and books.
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Poetry
Poetry vocabulary covering rhyme, rhythm, lines and poetic forms.
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Grammar challenge
A crossword of the terms used to describe English grammar.
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Journalism newsroom
Newsroom vocabulary for reporting, editing and publishing stories.
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Publishing books
Words used to turn manuscripts into finished books and publications.
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Ancient Egypt
Words associated with ancient Egyptian life, monuments and belief.
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Ancient Greece
Vocabulary for the cities, culture and ideas of the ancient Greek world.
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Ancient Rome
Roman-world vocabulary from emperors and legions to roads and forums.
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Medieval life
Words from everyday life in the medieval world.
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Castles and knights
Fortifications, armour and castle life.
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Vikings
Norse seafaring, settlement and warrior vocabulary.
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Pirates and treasure
Swashbuckling words for ships, treasure and adventures at sea.
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Explorers and discovery
Vocabulary for journeys into unfamiliar places and scientific discovery.
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Archaeology
Words for excavating and interpreting traces of the past.
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Industrial Revolution
Machines, factories and social change during industrialisation.
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Great inventions
Vocabulary around inventing, designing and improving useful things.
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Kitchen cooking
Everyday kitchen and cooking vocabulary.
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Baking day
Words for bread, cakes, pastry and baking techniques.
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Coffee and tea
Hot-drink vocabulary from beans and leaves to brewing and serving.
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Chocolate and sweets
A sweet-toothed crossword about chocolate, sugar and confectionery.
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Fruit basket
Common fruit names and words linked to fresh produce.
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Vegetable garden
Vegetable names and garden produce.
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Herbs and spices
Aromatic words from kitchens around the world.
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Restaurant and dining
Dining-out vocabulary from menus and courses to bills and service.
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Travel and holidays
Useful vocabulary for planning trips and going on holiday.
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Camping and hiking
Outdoor vocabulary for tents, trails and nights under the stars.
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City life
Urban vocabulary for streets, buildings, services and crowds.
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Country life
Rural words for farms, fields, villages and wildlife.
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Home and furniture
Familiar words for rooms, furniture and household objects.
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Clothes and fashion
Clothing vocabulary from everyday garments to style and fabric.
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University life
Words for studying, teaching and research at university.
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Detective mystery
Mystery-story vocabulary for clues, suspects and solving cases.
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Myths and legends
Storytelling vocabulary for heroes, monsters and legendary adventures.
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Magic and fantasy
Fantasy-world vocabulary for spells, quests and imagined creatures.
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Board game night
Familiar words from tabletop games, cards and friendly competition.
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Video games
Gaming vocabulary for players, levels, controllers and virtual worlds.
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