IELTS - Compound Nouns

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Across
  1. 5. A ramp by which one leaves a limited-access highway. (3-4)
  2. 7. A waterproof or water-resistant coat worn to protect the body from rain.
  3. 8. An educational institution typically comprising grades 9 or 10 through 12, attended after primary school or middle school. (4,6)
  4. 10. A device consisting of a set of keys, typically arranged in tiers, for operating a computer, typewriter, or other machine.
  5. 12. A small, round, blue or purple fruit, typically eaten fresh or used in cooking and baking.
  6. 14. A small brush with a long handle, used for cleaning the teeth.
  7. 16. A room equipped with washing and toilet facilities; a restroom.
  8. 18. A long, warm coat worn over other clothes in cold weather.
  9. 19. A public department or corporation responsible for mail services, including the receipt, transport, and delivery of letters and parcels. (4,6)
  10. 21. The sister of one's spouse or the wife of one's sibling. (6-2-3)
  11. 22. Incorporating the latest developments and trends; current. (2-2-4)
  12. 24. The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy. (4-5)
  13. 26. The first meal of the day, typically eaten in the morning.
  14. 27. The organized provision of medical care to individuals or a community through services provided by medical professionals and institutions.
  15. 28. A large, flat surface made of a dark material, typically slate, used for writing on with chalk in classrooms.
  16. 29. A competitor thought to have little chance of winning a fight or contest.
Down
  1. 1. Clothing designed to be worn for swimming or sunbathing, such as swimsuits, bikinis, and trunks.
  2. 2. A ball of packed snow, especially one made for throwing at other people for fun.
  3. 3. A cooked sausage, traditionally grilled or steamed and served in a sliced bun as a sandwich, often garnished with mustard, ketchup, onions, and other condiments.
  4. 4. Beneath the surface of the ground; also refers to a subway system.
  5. 6. A person who steals from people's pockets or bags in crowded places.
  6. 9. Reddening, inflammation, and sometimes blistering of the skin caused by overexposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun.
  7. 11. A complex of runways and buildings for the takeoff, landing, and maintenance of civil aircraft, with facilities for passengers.
  8. 12. A shelf or set of shelves for holding books.
  9. 13. A low table typically placed in front of a sofa to hold books, magazines, drinks, and decorative items. (6,5)
  10. 15. A team sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball; in some countries, this term refers to soccer, while in others, it refers to American football.
  11. 17. The part of a baseball or cricket field beyond the infield, or the players positioned there.
  12. 20. The time in the morning when the sun appears or rises above the horizon.
  13. 23. A room furnished and used for sleeping.
  14. 25. An area designated for parking vehicles. (7,3)