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Inventions, Technology and Household Objects (B1)

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🎮 The puzzle

RUSELESSYB
RSWZRVNCGS
ELECTRICAL
LNDEVICEFC
IRINVENTOR
AZDUSEFULR
BMODERNIZE
LPHQZMKWNH
EINVENTION
INVENTAQKX

Clues

Words to find

  • The noun form of 'invent': a completely new machine or device that someone has created. Example: The washing machine was a useful ______ for busy families.
  • A person who designs and creates something new. Example: The ______ spent five years developing her new device before it worked properly.
  • The verb meaning to create something that did not exist before. Example: Scientists continue to ______ new tools to make housework easier.
  • An adjective describing something that helps you do a task easily. Example: A dishwasher is extremely ______ if you don't have much free time.
  • The opposite of 'useful'; describes something that does not help at all. Example: If the electricity goes off, most modern appliances become completely ______.
  • An adjective describing devices that work using electricity. Example: Before you travel abroad, check whether your ______ appliances need a different plug.
  • A noun for a small machine or tool made for a particular purpose. Example: This small ______ can charge your phone even when you are travelling.
  • A verb meaning to make something more suitable for today by adding new features. Example: The university plans to ______ its classrooms with new technology next year.
  • An adjective describing something that always works well and can be trusted. Example: When you're travelling, it's important to have a ______ suitcase that won't break easily.

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