Similar meanings: Adjectives 1 Here is a crossword with a difference. The words, which are all adjectives, are already in but some of the letters have been removed. With the help of a dictionary, try to fill in the missing letters. The more letters you fill in, the easier it becomes to complete the grid When you have done this, match the adjectives in the grid with a word or expression with a similar meaning which you will find in bold on the next page General Vocabulary 481. Anude reply 2. Astrong and successful economy. 3. Basic facilities, 4, A small charge for services. 5. Traditional medicine. 6. An inquisitive student. 7. Specialist knowledge. 8. An isolated vilage 9. A ridiculous idea 10. Suitable computer software 11. A valid reason for doing something 12, Striet economic controls 13, A calm, peaceful sea 14, A small margin of opportunity 15, A secret operation 16. An insignificant amount of money 17. Dangerous chemicals. 18, An exhibition of modern ar. 19, Lasting appeal 20, Extremely unusual circumstances. 21, Very strange or unusual behavior. 22. A punctual start to a meeting 23, Old-fashioned ideas. 24, A potential or likely candidate for a job. 25, A thorough investigation 26, Enough information, 27. Gradual progress. 28. A sudden, sharp rise in prices. Aueynqeso, jesauay 29. A flourishing community. 30, Difficult and detailed instructions 31. A creative director 32. A powerful drug 33. Extreme measures to prevent or achieve something 34, A superficial person 35, Unpredictable behavior 36. Rich agricultural soil 37, Alevel surface 38, Very important information (2 possible words) 39. A diverse program of events. 40, Essential raw materials 2 possible words). 41. Poisonous gases 42, Clear and direct comments 43, sd natural resources 44, Extensive unemployment. 45, A determined student. 46, Rough materia 49General Vocabulary 50 Similar meanings: Adjectives 2 Look at sentences 1 - 14 and choose a word from the box that has a similar meaning to the words and expressions in bold. Write these words in the grid below. The first one has been done as an example. If you do it correctly, you will reveal a word in the shaded vertical strip that is a synonym of the word "typical" in this sentence: The strong sense of community is typical of an area where people feel they are an underclass who must struggle to survive abundant archaic chaotic concise credible evident hypothetical industrious integral rampant risky scrupulous tedious tenacious, 1. His instructions were very brief and clear. 2 Here's an imaginary situation: you are in the desert and you run out of water. 3, Latin is considered by many to be an outdated language, despite the fact that many words from the language are stil in use today 4 rom a financial point of view it was a very dangerous plan 5. There are plenty of opportunities for promotion if you are prepared to work hard 6. The conference was really disorganized and a complete waste of time. 7. His lectures are boring and | never seem to learn anything useful or interesting 8, It was obvious that the President had been told what to say by his advisers 9. Uncontrolled corruption and abuse of power by officals eventually prompted new anti-corruption laws. 10. The setting of the scene in chapter one of the book is essential to the plot. 11. He gained @ reputation as an honest and fair dealer, and therefore won the respect of his customers. 12. 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