C2 Proficiency Masterclass Unit 3 and Other Activities

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Across
  1. 3. Suitable for or matching modern ideas, trends, or expectations.
  2. 6. Remaining calm and not showing emotions, especially during difficulties.
  3. 7. Related to ideas of genius, intelligence, or revolutionary scientific thinking.
  4. 10. Using authority or control unfairly or wrongly.
  5. 11. Similar to the style, themes, or dramatic qualities associated with William Shakespeare.
  6. 12. Related to ideas of evolution, competition, and survival of the strongest.
  7. 14. People who obey and support someone powerful without thinking independently.
  8. 17. refers to the second of two things previously mentioned. This phrase means the second option is not naturally or automatically something.
  9. 18. A question, especially one requiring information or explanation.
  10. 20. Related to the political and economic ideas of Karl Marx, especially class struggle and inequality.
  11. 22. for Extremely eager or wanting something very much (informal British expression).
  12. 24. A typical or defining feature that shows the quality or character of something.
  13. 25. The process of making fabric by crossing threads over and under each other.
  14. 29. Used to show surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  15. 30. Never having happened before; completely new or unique.
  16. 32. Requiring enormous strength, effort, or courage.
  17. 33. A patterned fabric with crossed lines, traditionally associated with Scotland.
  18. 34. A British informal expression meaning "thank you", "goodbye", or a toast before drinking.
  19. 35. Dominance or control by one group, country, or idea over others.
  20. 36. Feeling or expressing affection for the past.
  21. 37. Related to unfairly accusing people of being disloyal or dangerous without proper evidence.
  22. 40. Joking, having fun, or not being serious.
  23. 42. Being attacked, pressured, or heavily criticised.
  24. 45. Showing subtle differences and avoiding simple or extreme opinions.
  25. 47. Based on or caused by something that existed in the past.
  26. 49. People who have power and control over others, often in an oppressive way.
  27. 50. Having excessive admiration for yourself and believing you are more important than others.
  28. 51. Clever but often dishonest or manipulative in achieving power or goals.
  29. 52. Recognition or acceptance that something exists, is true, or is important.
  30. 53. Suggesting that something is likely to have a bad result; unlucky.
  31. 54. Related to the ideas of Sigmund Freud, especially unconscious thoughts and hidden desires.
  32. 55. Much further than; far more than expected.
  33. 56. Intellectual, sophisticated, or aimed at highly educated people.
Down
  1. 1. Extremely idealistic and unrealistic, often in a charming way.
  2. 2. Completely or definitely.
  3. 4. Impossible to separate from something because the two things are closely connected.
  4. 5. To avoid saying something directly or discussing the main point.
  5. 8. Showing that something is likely to be true or revealing a particular quality.
  6. 9. Making jokes or negative comments about yourself in a modest or humorous way.
  7. 10. Viewing the world mainly from a British or English-speaking perspective.
  8. 13. A desire that is impossible to satisfy or fulfil.
  9. 15. At all; used to emphasise a lack of something.
  10. 16. Having enormous influence or control over global affairs (often used figuratively).
  11. 19. A long platform where fashion models walk to display clothing.
  12. 21. Clothes, especially when discussed in a formal or professional way.
  13. 23. The most important part or main reason behind something.
  14. 25. A belief or opinion that is held by many people.
  15. 26. Showing clear signs that reveal something.
  16. 27. Very close to a difficult or important event, usually a negative one.
  17. 28. To exaggerate a small problem and make it seem much more serious than it is.
  18. 30. Impossible to attack, criticise, or defeat because it is extremely strong.
  19. 31. Similar to the strange, dreamlike style of artist Salvador Dalí.
  20. 34. To communicate or express an idea, feeling, or message.
  21. 38. The most important quality or central meaning of something.
  22. 39. To make something seem less important or serious than it really is.
  23. 41. Automatic or instinctive, like a learned response to a repeated stimulus.
  24. 43. Showing disrespect or expressing a negative opinion about someone or something.
  25. 44. In addition to something else; as an extra benefit or disadvantage.
  26. 46. Bringing strong memories, emotions, or images to mind.
  27. 48. A place or society where people from different cultures, backgrounds, or traditions mix together.