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Crossword Puzzles for High School Students

Advanced academic and domain-specific vocabulary for older students

Ages 14–18 | B1–B2 23 Puzzles · Up to 25 Words Each Answer Key Included Free · No Sign-up

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High school crossword worksheets challenge students aged 14–18 with B1–B2 academic and domain-specific vocabulary. Clues use definitions, context sentences, collocations, and word-form variations. Content draws from literature analysis, advanced science, economics, and social sciences — excellent for pre-university preparation.

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High School Part 1 Crossword

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Across

  1. 4. A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of anew system.
  2. 6. The lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.
  3. 7. Written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit.
  4. 15. A thorough or dramatic change in form or appearance.
  5. 18. A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.
  6. 19. The scientific study of the human mind and its functions.
  7. 20. A change or difference in condition, amount, or level, typically with certain limits.
  8. 22. Bring something to an end.
  9. 23. A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question.
  10. 24. Give something in order to help achieve or provide something.
  11. 25. Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.

Down

  1. 1. Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention.
  2. 2. Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level.
  3. 3. The making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment.
  4. 5. A gift or payment to a common fund or collection.
  5. 8. The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry.
  6. 9. Identification of someone or something or person from previous encounters or knowledge.
  7. 10. A proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence.
  8. 11. A result or effect of an action or condition.
  9. 12. The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence.
  10. 13. A plan of action or policy designed to achieve a major or overall aim.
  11. 14. The process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms.
  12. 16. The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives.
  13. 17. A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets.
  14. 21. The wealth and resources of a country or region.

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Vocabulary Covered

  • Academic vocabulary (AWL)
  • Literary analysis terms
  • Science & biology
  • Economics & business
  • Social sciences
  • Formal writing language
  • Collocations & idioms

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do these High School crossword puzzles come with answers?
Yes. Every puzzle in the High School PDF has its own answer key page, printed after the puzzle pages, so you can mark work quickly or let students self-check.
How many puzzles are in the High School crossword PDF?
The PDF contains 23 printable crossword puzzles with up to 25 words each, plus a matching answer key for each puzzle.
What level are these High School crosswords?
Difficulty: Advanced. Recommended for: Grades 9–12 teachers, IB/A-Level students, Cambridge FCE preparation.
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