General vocabulary for PhD students

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Across
  1. 1. Very attentive to detail; hard to please
  2. 2. A person who is determined to do things their own way and is resistant to change or compromise.
  3. 6. A place where you live or stay
  4. 8. To include or engage in an activity or situation
  5. 11. To formally present something (like a form or assignment).
  6. 12. A doctor’s order for medicine.
  7. 16. Someone who has difficulty making decisions or commits to a course of action.
  8. 18. A wide, flat-bottomed glass container used for mixing, heating, and holding liquids.
  9. 19. The place at a border or airport where officials check for contraband and ensure travelers comply with regulations.
  10. 20. A formal act of quitting a job
  11. 23. To plan something for a specific time
  12. 25. A one-piece garment with pants and a bib, often worn by workers or farmers.
  13. 30. A heating device used to dry or bake materials at controlled temperatures.
  14. 31. A device used to maintain a constant temperature for growing cultures, typically for bacteria or cells.
  15. 32. A container to hold water a significant quantity of water
  16. 34. A notice of possible danger or problem
  17. 36. A statement expressing dissatisfaction
  18. 37. A country money
  19. 38. A term describing travel that takes place over the course of a single night.
Down
  1. 1. A tool used to transfer liquids or powders into a container with a small opening.
  2. 3. To make something easier to understand.
  3. 4. Lightweight, open-toed sandals, typically worn in casual or beach settings (2 words)
  4. 5. A portable device that blows air for cooling purposes
  5. 7. Someone whose mood can change frequently and unpredictably, often influenced by external circumstances.
  6. 9. A machine used to clean floors and carpets by sucking up dirt and debris (2 words)
  7. 10. Lasting for a very short time.
  8. 13. The activity of visiting and observing interesting or famous places
  9. 14. A closed vessel used to heat water at home
  10. 15. The amount of money in a bank account.
  11. 17. A hand covering that leaves the thumb separate, while the other fingers are enclosed together.
  12. 18. Kind and well-meaning
  13. 21. Qualifications or achievements proving ability
  14. 22. The state of being free or accessible.
  15. 24. A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds
  16. 26. Confident and direct in expressing yourself.
  17. 27. The process of getting better.
  18. 28. A set of principles or rules to guide decisions.
  19. 29. Soft, indoor shoes typically worn at home for comfort.
  20. 33. An electrical appliance that boils water
  21. 35. To help someone remember something