mythology Crossword Puzzles

History 2025-03-24

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What was the name of the Ukrainian nuclear power plant that was the site of a nuclear disaster in April 1986?
The Byzantine Empire was a continuation of the eastern half of what powerful ancient empire?
Who is often called "the father of the atomic bomb"?
Which ancient figure is often considered the founder of Western philosophy?
God of the sea.
Who is credited with patenting the telephone?
Who founded Sikhism?
The United States bought Alaska from which country?
Which African country did the French try to block from gaining independence under their secret force, the O.A.S.?
In 1996, a sheep became the first mammal cloned from an adult somatic cell. What was the name of that sheep?
Who became the most decorated gymnast in history in 2023?
Modern-day Istanbul, Turkey, used to be called what when it was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
This happened between the years of 1929 – 1939 and caused people to live of scraps. Water pie comes from this time period.
Who is the first man into space?
Who was the first ruler of the Mongol Empire?

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Which country gained its independence in 1776?
Who was England's longest-ruling monarch?
Which person made the famous "I have a dream"
What leader came to power in Cuba after the Cuban Revolution?
Who is the king of the Olympian gods in Greek mythology?
Who was the first democratically elected president of South Africa?
Which country did the bay of pigs take place
Which one of Henry VIII wives got beheaded?
Which ancient culture discovered america before Cristopher Columbus
Who is the current president of China?
Which fabric was invented in ancient China?

26 Clues: God of the sea. • Who founded Sikhism? • Who is the first man into space? • Who is the current president of China? • Who was England's longest-ruling monarch? • Which one of Henry VIII wives got beheaded? • Which fabric was invented in ancient China? • Which country did the bay of pigs take place • Which person made the famous "I have a dream" • ...

Alexa & Ezra 2025-04-24

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"James ___ & Co" local Springfield Ohio hydraulic turbine designer and manufacturer since 1862.
Most prestigious place Alexa performed as a musician.
Town in which they currently live.
Alexa's main character in Mario Kart.
Which company do they both work for?
Their son's name.
Alexa's first job.
Where Ezra spent many summers growing up.
Video game they played together to get closer during Covid Quarantine before dating.
Name of the great mage Ezra played in college.
The show they watched together on their first date.
Historic Detroit local cider mill since 1863 whose new water-driven turbine for their second, larger, mill was purchased from Springfield, Ohio in 1894.
Where Alexa spent many summers growing up.
Where did Alexa go to college?

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Ezra's favorite rum.
Where did they go on the furthest road trip they've done together?
How many years have Alexa and Ezra been dating?
One of their favorite party games.
Instrument Ezra has played the longest.
Number of countries Ezra has lived in.
Instrument Alexa has played the longest.
Name of the cat they fostered and rehomed.
Month in which they got engaged.
The first music festival they went to together.
Alexa's favorite musical.
Where did Alexa and Ezra meet?
Country in which Ezra was an exchange student.
Ezra's main character in Super Smash.
Their favorite crystal gem.
Alexa’s favorite white flower.
Alexa's favorite modern retelling of Greek mythology.
Ezra's first job.
The video game they played together the most.
Artisan craft Ezra's great grandmother taught them after elementary school.
Their daughter's name.

35 Clues: Their son's name. • Ezra's first job. • Alexa's first job. • Ezra's favorite rum. • Their daughter's name. • Alexa's favorite musical. • Their favorite crystal gem. • Where did Alexa and Ezra meet? • Alexa’s favorite white flower. • Where did Alexa go to college? • Month in which they got engaged. • One of their favorite party games. • Town in which they currently live. • ...

Dubrey Times 2025-05-27

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Basic tactical unit of Roman auxiliary infantry
Infamous Roman Emperor from the Julio-Claudian dynasty
The family name of Julius Caesar, founder of the Roman dynasty
God who avenged the insult to his priest by sending a plague during the Trojan War
Roman goddess of wisdom, equivalent to Greek Athena
King who sacrificed his daughter Iphigenia to appease Artemis and secure favorable winds for Troy expedition
Greek hero famous for his twelve labors, son of Zeus
The seer who prophesied the need for Iphigenia’s sacrifice before Troy
The battle where 300 Spartans fought the Persians
The scientific study of bones, important for historical dating
Non-citizen troops who supported the Roman legions
Famous ancient Greek mystery cult centered on Demeter and Persephone
American city famous for the Tea Party and its “Big Dig” project

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Monumental Roman column commemorating Emperor Trajan’s victory in the Dacian Wars, decorated with a spiral bas-relief
Most sought out room in Dubrey, Grafton Street
The war fought between Athens and Sparta
Regarded as the first Greek philosopher, from Miletus, who proposed water as the arche
Roman Emperor from the Julio-Claudian dynasty
The famous temple dedicated to Athena in Athens
The series of wars between Rome and Carthage
Surname of "Earthlings" author
The three-headed dog guarding the underworld in Greek mythology
Roman frontier boundary fortified with forts and walls
The main Roman army unit composed of citizen soldiers
Serpent slain by Apollo at Delphi, establishing his oracle
King of Colchis who guarded the Golden Fleece and challenged Jason

26 Clues: Surname of "Earthlings" author • The war fought between Athens and Sparta • The series of wars between Rome and Carthage • Roman Emperor from the Julio-Claudian dynasty • Most sought out room in Dubrey, Grafton Street • Basic tactical unit of Roman auxiliary infantry • The famous temple dedicated to Athena in Athens • The battle where 300 Spartans fought the Persians • ...

ancient Greece 2025-05-08

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who is the god of celebration
who is the goddess of the hearth
a unit of soldiers who ride horses
clear or ordered thinking
who is the king of the gods
who is the messenger god
who is the god of the sun
a government in which only a few people have power
a war between Athens and Sparta that threatened to tear all of Greece apart
who is the goddess of wisdom
a body of stories about gods and heroes that try to explain how the world works
who is the goddess of love
the Greek word for a city-state

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the greatest Greek doctor
who is the goddess of agriculture
an agreement to work together
people who had the right to participate in government
Greek-like is also known as
who is the god of war
a high hill is called a
a government in which people rule themselves
this invasion began a series of wars between Persia and Greece
who is the god of the sea
a leader who held power through the use of force
who is the queen of the god
who is the god of metalworking
short stories that teach the reader lessons about life or give advice on how to live
who is the goddess of the moon
who is the god of the underworld
a group of warriors who stood close together in a square

30 Clues: who is the god of war • a high hill is called a • who is the messenger god • the greatest Greek doctor • clear or ordered thinking • who is the god of the sea • who is the god of the sun • who is the goddess of love • Greek-like is also known as • who is the king of the gods • who is the queen of the god • who is the goddess of wisdom • an agreement to work together • ...

Gothic novel and Frankenstein 2023-01-06

Gothic novel and Frankenstein crossword puzzle

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the colour of the monster's hair and lips
at the end the monster becomes this, in fact he destroys his creator
French philosopher and writer who influenced this period with his theories
the most important dark setting because it's powerful and helps to create an atmosphere of mystery
a field that helped Mary Shelley in writing Frankenstein
the term Gothic was first applied only to this noun
the form of this novel
there were many in this period (ex. in France)
the surname of the first writer to establish a link between architecture and literature
dark side of the Romanticism
it makes us feel powerless in front of the power of nature
number of the different points of view
plural noun; they are vulnerable with irrational desire
example of a Gothic novel
the opposite of normal and natural
a young explorer on a voyage of expedition to the North Pole

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consisting of two equal, identical, or similar parts or things; one of the themes of Frankenstein
the writers aim to arouse this feeling in the reader
one of the main theme of the Gothic
an adjective to describe the Gothic settings such as isolated castles, convents,...
this theme is seen in the characters of Walton and Dr Frakenstein
the rejection of external reality and rationality
they were written by Walton and received by his sister
the person to whom Mary Shelley dedicated Frankensten
Walton's sister name
a feeling similar to horror
a giant in Greek mythology
the century in which the Gothic gained popularity
surname of the writer of Frankenstein
a creature Frankenstein made thanks to the electricity and chemistry

30 Clues: Walton's sister name • the form of this novel • example of a Gothic novel • a giant in Greek mythology • a feeling similar to horror • dark side of the Romanticism • the opposite of normal and natural • one of the main theme of the Gothic • surname of the writer of Frankenstein • number of the different points of view • the colour of the monster's hair and lips • ...

Cosmic Constellations 2023-01-08

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Personifies Persephone, the god of agriculture. People born from August 23rd to September 22nd have this zodiac sign.
This constellation is also the name of a nearby galaxy that is hurtling towards us. The name means Princess of Ethiopia in English.
A faint constellation that represents a giraffe.
Represents a raven who had been given chalice by Apollo to retrieve the waters of life.
This constellation includes people who are born in the period November 22nd to December 21st.
The latinized greek word for swan is the name of this constellation.
A legend that tells the story of Orpheus (a musician in greek mythology) being given a harp by the sun god Apollo. Constellation represents the harp.
This constellation represents a bull, it also represents a zodiac. If you are born in the period of April 20th to May 20th you have this zodiac sign.

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This constellation means water snake in English.
A great fiery bird that rises up from the ashes represents this constellation.
It represents a flying fish.
Connected to the rise and fall of Phaeton, who was the son of Apollo. Represents a celestial river.
Represents the Greek myth of the god Pan and how he was transformed into a sea goat to escape a giant.
Represents a whale, or a large sea creature/monster.
Named after a bird that can show its marvelous blue and green feathers to impress women.
Dipper This constellation looks like a gigantic spoon.
Represents Apollos cup that he gave to the raven; depicted as a two-handed chalice
The latin name for toucan
Represents a golden ram and a zodiac sign; people born from March 21st to April 19th have this sign.
The latin word for dove.

20 Clues: The latin word for dove. • The latin name for toucan • It represents a flying fish. • This constellation means water snake in English. • A faint constellation that represents a giraffe. • Represents a whale, or a large sea creature/monster. • Dipper This constellation looks like a gigantic spoon. • The latinized greek word for swan is the name of this constellation. • ...

Module 10 Vocab 2025-01-22

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unit of about 3,000 - 6000 men in ancient Roman Army
figure known for his exceptional civic virtue
Caesar/A Roman General and dictator in 1st Century B.
Senate/The governing and adversary council in Ancient Rome
Anthony/A Roman Emperor under Julius Caesar
channel for conveying water
over the Roman empire from 117-138 A.D.
or fraudulent by those in power
form of government in which the people elect or choose their leaders
use humor or irony to expose and criticize peoples stupidity or vises
decision to reject a decision or proposal made by a law making body
place meeting or medium where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged
official who lives in foreign country

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and pure as a lily
Trojan prince and founder of Rome in
common class of Ancient Rome
Law/the law concerned with private relations between members of a community
peace to the Greek/Roman world
language of Ancient Rome and it's empire
and Balances/counterbalancing influences by which an organization or system is regulated
land owning families who ruled Ancient Rome
who acts as a judge in official law courts
mythology
system of money in general use in a particular county
Romana/The time period from 27 B.C to 180 Ce
& Remus/Two twin brothers in Roman mythology who are said to have founded Rome
public speaker
Languages/A language that evolved from vulgar Latin
person who has absolute power over a country
Rule/Principle with greater numbers should execute greater power

30 Clues: mythology • public speaker • and pure as a lily • channel for conveying water • common class of Ancient Rome • peace to the Greek/Roman world • or fraudulent by those in power • Trojan prince and founder of Rome in • official who lives in foreign country • over the Roman empire from 117-138 A.D. • language of Ancient Rome and it's empire • ...

Stems Choice Board 2025-01-14

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a thorough destruction involving extensive loss of life especially through fire
After saving for months, she decided to _______ on a luxurious spa weekend to treat herself.
a word of more than one syllable
having divisions in several states
a room for sleeping
Zeus was represented in mythology as being omnipotent.
In the movie “The Others,” Nicole Kidman believed her children had a disease called ______ and kept them away from sunlight at all times.
An ecology biologist studies how living things interact with their environment.
A ________ is someone who is learning a new skill and not good at it…yet.
Adolph Hitler was a ________.

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an organism that eats both plants and animals.
a lover of books especially for qualities of format also : a book collector
A ________ is a person who loves wisdom and learning abstract thoughts.
a person who has an uncontrollable impulse to start fires : a person affected by pyromania
Most countries celebrate the new year with a huge _________ display.
a cone-shaped device used to intensify or direct the voice
exclusive ownership through legal privilege, command of supply, or concerted action
The children measured their _______.
a tropism in which light is the orienting stimulus
The man in the monopoly game doesn’t need glasses for both eyes, so he wears a _______ instead.
Trees and other plants remain _______ in cold weather.
a device for priming
Many people call their first school an elementary school, but lots of others call it a _______ school.
a living thing (as a fungus) that lives on the dead or decaying material of plants and animals
Some comedians have a very ______ sense of humor with comments that can hurt feelings and outrage people.
_______ is a crime against future generations.

26 Clues: a room for sleeping • a device for priming • Adolph Hitler was a ________. • a word of more than one syllable • having divisions in several states • The children measured their _______. • an organism that eats both plants and animals. • _______ is a crime against future generations. • a tropism in which light is the orienting stimulus • ...

Odyssey Crossword puzzle 2022-10-26

Odyssey Crossword puzzle crossword puzzle

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the supreme being, creator, and principal object of faith.
son of the Greek hero Odysseus
the king of the Greek pantheon of gods
at the end of the journey of the odyssey everyone thinks odysseus is ___
a central figure in the Trojan War, leading the Spartan contingent of the Greek army, under his elder brother Agamemnon, king of Mycenae.
where Odysseus lands after leaving Calypso's island
an immortal goddess who holds Odysseus prisoner for seven years on the island where she lives and forces him to be her lover.
the place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household.
a sustained fight between large organized armed forces.
Odysseus’ home
metal coverings formerly worn by soldiers or warriors to protect the body in battle
the one-eyed giant son of Poseidon
sea monster in Greek mythology
Greek poem
a blind prophet of Apollo who was in the Underworld
how many years did it take for odysseus to return to ithaca

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a female god or deity
queen of Ithaca and was the daughter of Spartan king Icarius
a legendary Greek king of Ithaca
an ancient Greek goddess associated with wisdom, warfare, and handicraft
a king of Mycenae who commanded the Greeks during the Trojan War.
Who turns many of Odysseus’ men into pigs
intense armed conflict
where odysseus battles gods and monsters as he makes his way home from?
a legendary monster who lives on one side of a narrow channel of wate
was waged against the city of Troy by the Achaeans after Paris of Troy took Helen from her husband Menelaus
an enchantress and a minor goddess in ancient Greek mythology and religion.

27 Clues: Greek poem • Odysseus’ home • a female god or deity • intense armed conflict • son of the Greek hero Odysseus • sea monster in Greek mythology • a legendary Greek king of Ithaca • the one-eyed giant son of Poseidon • the king of the Greek pantheon of gods • Who turns many of Odysseus’ men into pigs • where Odysseus lands after leaving Calypso's island • ...

Biosafety Month 2025 2025-09-26

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Not a Microbe Movie
A geometric object that has magnitude and length, or insects.
Snail responsible for alphaconotoxin GI
Toxic on the inside
First President of NBACC
Hospital acquired infection
A kind of shock therapy for cells to get them to “open up”
A genial term for deadness
Say it, but don’t spray it (yet)
When talking about viruses, it’s a hybrid containing the genetic material from two or more viruses. When talking about Greek Mythology, a fire breathing hybrid creature composed of different animal parts
The time period a Form 4 must be maintained, per 42CFR73
A risky accomplice
Dutch scientist of humble origins credited with the discovery of bacteria
This smokin’ hot plant contributed to the discovery of viruses
There’s good plasma in your blood, and there’s bad plasma, at least as far as cell culture is concerned

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This virus killed more people than WWI
Kingdom, …, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
This nematode has won at least 4 Nobel prizes for their contribution in the studies of fundamental biological processes such as cell development. Well, they at least helped!
Restrained research
LSD, Select agent edition
You can have (but not exceeding) 1mg of these without being a CDC registered PI
Carpets are permitted in labs up to this level (weird, I know!)
Among them, Bacillus anthracis, Nipah virus, and Rinderpest virus
In a laboratory, any devices that can puncture skin
You lost it, you file it
This jewel of a CMA retired last year
This microbial process is key to delicious foods yogurt, sourdough and (not delicious) sauerkraut
The opposite of pro-germ (safe for human skin)
No air needed
Trained virus

30 Clues: No air needed • Trained virus • A risky accomplice • Not a Microbe Movie • Restrained research • Toxic on the inside • First President of NBACC • You lost it, you file it • LSD, Select agent edition • A genial term for deadness • Hospital acquired infection • Say it, but don’t spray it (yet) • This jewel of a CMA retired last year • This virus killed more people than WWI • ...

Rhetorical Appeals and Devices 2025-11-14

Rhetorical Appeals and Devices crossword puzzle

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a concept is referred to by the name of something associated with that thing or concept
to appeal to an audience's reason with the support of facts
a brief reference to a famous person or event–often from literature, history, Greek mythology, etc
the repetition of the first consonant sound, occurring close together in a series
a mild or pleasant term used in place of an unpleasant or offensive one
the direct opposite of something or the juxtaposition of contrasting ideas
repetition at the end of a line
a statement that says less than it means; often used for comedic effect
words, grammatical constructions, or concepts are repeated in reverse order
rhetorical or written technique that appeals to an audience or reader's ethics

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a type of metaphor in which non-human objects or ideas are given human qualities
putting two contrasting elements together that are so unlike that the effect is surprising
the deliberate omission or absence of words like “and,” “but,” and “or” from a series of clauses
the combination of two words of opposite meaning for dramatic effect
a time when conditions are right for the accomplishment of a crucial action
comparison of two unlike objects without using “like” or “as”
rhetorical appeal to an audience's emotions
figure of speech using a part to represent the whole
several parts of a sentence or several sentences expressed in similar grammatical form
an obvious, intended exaggeration
repetition at the beginning of a line
a literary term for using one word to modify two other words, in two different ways
comparison of two unlike objects using “like” or “as”

23 Clues: repetition at the end of a line • an obvious, intended exaggeration • repetition at the beginning of a line • rhetorical appeal to an audience's emotions • figure of speech using a part to represent the whole • comparison of two unlike objects using “like” or “as” • to appeal to an audience's reason with the support of facts • ...

Grade 10 End Of Term Review 2025-12-08

Grade 10 End Of Term Review crossword puzzle

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A city that governs itself and surrounding territory.
A thinker who searches for truth and wisdom.
The study of past events and how they shape the present.
A long war fought between Athens and Sparta.
A stepped temple built in ancient Mesopotamia.
A famous Greek battle where Athenians defeated Persia.
The Egyptian process of preserving a body for the afterlife.
The period before the invention of writing.
The land between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers; one of the first civilizations.
The Macedonian leader who created a vast empire and spread Greek culture.
The ruler of ancient Egypt.
The study of past cultures through artifacts.
The first known system of writing, developed by the Sumerians.
A fortified hilltop in a Greek city.
Government in which citizens have power.
The temple in Athens dedicated to the goddess Athena.

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India’s social class structure based on birth..
Government ruled by a small group of people.
A group of territories under one ruler.
A region in the Middle East known for rich soil and early civilizations.
A complex society with cities, government, writing, and specialized jobs.
The Greek word for city-state.
A major city of learning in Egypt founded by Alexander.
The picture-based writing system of ancient Egypt.
An object made or used by humans in the past.
Stories about gods used to explain nature and human life.
A public market and meeting place in Greek cities.
The enslaved people of Sparta.
A period when Greek culture spread across the world after Alexander.
A series of rulers from the same family.

30 Clues: The ruler of ancient Egypt. • The Greek word for city-state. • The enslaved people of Sparta. • A fortified hilltop in a Greek city. • A group of territories under one ruler. • Government in which citizens have power. • A series of rulers from the same family. • The period before the invention of writing. • Government ruled by a small group of people. • ...

Unit 2 Vocabulary 2025-12-12

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a city that, along with its surrounding territory, forms an independent state
when there is not enough of something to meet the demand
a new way of doing things that overcomes obstacles
a temple that is a massive building with rising layers
to overcome or take over another group of people by force; usually done by a government
a large territory consisting of many states or countries under one ruler
a description of the location of a place compared to the location of another place
a description of the location of an exact point on Earth using a grid system or GPS
the study of land, water, climate, and vegetation in an area
a god or goddess adopted and honored by a community; every Sumerian city-state had its own

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to inspire or affect the decisions and actions of others
ancient Egyptian system of writing using pictures and letter sounds
the study of how humans live in their communities and interact with the environment
system in which people or groups are ranked and given high or low social status
a collection of ancient stories that help explain the world
monarch (king or queen) of ancient Egypt or Nubia; the religious, military, and political leader
belief in many gods
the system of ancient writing invented in Sumer; the name comes from the wedge shape of a stylus pressed into wet clay
words of lasting value, either written or spoken, that are generally considered to be a work of art
a person who works as a professional writer for the government or for a business
a waterway made by people to control water and irrigate farms

21 Clues: belief in many gods • a new way of doing things that overcomes obstacles • a temple that is a massive building with rising layers • to inspire or affect the decisions and actions of others • when there is not enough of something to meet the demand • a collection of ancient stories that help explain the world • ...

AP Lang Vocabulary #1 2023-11-03

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The repetition of the last word of a preceding clause at the beginning of a new clause.
The repetition of consonant sounds, usually at the beginning of words.
A fictional work in which the characters represent ideas or concepts.
speaker or another person rather than addressing the issues at hand. Noun.
The grammatical term for the noun or pronoun from which a pronoun derives its meaning.
Reading analytically means reading actively, paying close attention to the content, meaning, and the structure of a text.
An apostrophe is a figure of speech in which an absent person or personified object is addressed by a speaker.

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A passing reference to a familiar person, place, or thing drawn from history, the Bible, mythology, or literature.
An opposition or contrast of ideas that is often expressed in balanced phrases or clauses.
Comes from the Latin phrase meaning, “to the man.” It refers to an argument that attacks the
Asks a rede to think about the correspondence or resemblance between two things that are essentially different--a form of comparison in which the writer explains something unfamiliar by comparing it to something familiar.
Uncertain or indefinite; something subject to more than one interpretation.
The inversion of the usual order of words or clauses.
The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.

14 Clues: The inversion of the usual order of words or clauses. • A fictional work in which the characters represent ideas or concepts. • The repetition of consonant sounds, usually at the beginning of words. • speaker or another person rather than addressing the issues at hand. Noun. • The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses. • ...

BOOKS 2023-06-26

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A narrative about imaginary or real-life events, often written to entertain or teach a lesson.
A book or magazine that tells a story using a combination of pictures and dialogue in a series of panels.
A reference book that provides information on various topics, organized alphabetically.
Book A book that tells a story through illustrations or images, often accompanied by simple text.
A story that presents a problem or puzzle to be solved, usually involving a crime or a secret that needs uncovering.
Books that provide factual information about real-life subjects, such as history, science, or biographies.
A reference book that lists words in alphabetical order and provides definitions, pronunciations, and meanings.
A book that tells the story of a real person's life, including their achievements, experiences, and challenges.

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Stories or legends that explain the origins of things or the beliefs of a particular culture or civilization.
A thrilling and exciting story that involves dangerous or risky situations and courageous characters.
Imaginary or made-up stories that are not based on real events or people.
A form of literature that uses rhythmic and expressive language to convey emotions, ideas, or experiences.
A book used to record personal thoughts, experiences, or reflections.
An exciting or daring experience, often involving a journey or exploration, that is described in a book.
An imaginative genre of literature that includes magical or supernatural elements and takes place in fictional worlds.

15 Clues: A book used to record personal thoughts, experiences, or reflections. • Imaginary or made-up stories that are not based on real events or people. • A reference book that provides information on various topics, organized alphabetically. • A narrative about imaginary or real-life events, often written to entertain or teach a lesson. • ...

Country 2023-06-29

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A country in Southeastern Europe known for its ancient civilization, mythology, and picturesque islands.
A country in Europe known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and beautiful Mediterranean beaches.
A vast country spanning Eastern Europe and northern Asia, known for its landscapes and cultural heritage.
A country in South America known for its vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and passionate people.
A country in North America known for its stunning natural beauty, including mountains and lakes.
A country in Southern Europe known for art, architecture, delicious food, and historical sites like the Colosseum.
A country in East Asia known for technological advancements, K-pop music, and delicious cuisine.
A country and continent in the southern hemisphere known for unique wildlife and beautiful beaches.

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A country in Western Europe known for art, fashion, delicious food, and iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower.
A country in North Africa known for ancient pyramids, the Nile River, and a long history.
A country in East Africa known for its wildlife, Maasai tribes, and stunning landscapes like the Masai Mara.
A country in Central Europe known for its history, famous composers, and engineering expertise.
A country in East Asia known for its rich history, Great Wall, and contributions to art, philosophy, and technology.
A country in South Asia known for its vibrant culture, historical sites, and delicious cuisine.
A country in South America known for its Amazon rainforest, vibrant Carnival celebrations, and success in football.

15 Clues: A country in North Africa known for ancient pyramids, the Nile River, and a long history. • A country in Central Europe known for its history, famous composers, and engineering expertise. • A country in South Asia known for its vibrant culture, historical sites, and delicious cuisine. • ...

Vocabulary 2018-12-03

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Character: an imaginary creature with magic powers, usually represented as a very small person with wings.
Characters: a character in a book, play, film, etc. who harms other people.
Place: a large area of land covered with trees and plants.
Character: someone whose job is to discover information about crimes and find out who is responsible for them.
Genre: type of story that produces an extremely strong feeling of fear.
Theme: a situation in which two people both love a third person.
Genre: a story about love.
Character: any imaginary frightening creature, especially one that is large and strange.

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People: the group of people together in one place to watch or listen to a play, film, someone speaking, etc.
Genre: a short story, especially one that might be invented or difficult to believe.
Person: a person who is in charge of a film or play and tells the actors how to play their parts.
Person: a person represented in a film, play, or story.
Character: the spirit of a dead person, sometimes represented as a pale, almost transparent image of that person.
Character: someone who, in stories, changes into a wolf at the time of the full moon (= when the moon is a complete circle).
Character: a character in a film or story who has special strength and uses it to do good things and help other people.
Genre: a traditional story written for children that usually involves imaginary creatures and magic.
Character: (in stories) a dead person who comes back to life and sucks blood from other people at night.
Genre: myths in general.
Character: a woman who is believed to have magical powers and who uses them to harm or help other people.
Theme: the end of life.

20 Clues: Theme: the end of life. • Genre: myths in general. • Genre: a story about love. • Person: a person represented in a film, play, or story. • Place: a large area of land covered with trees and plants. • Theme: a situation in which two people both love a third person. • Genre: type of story that produces an extremely strong feeling of fear. • ...

mother's day 2018-03-09

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- The name of Nemo’s mother from “Finding Nemo”
- The founder and active campaigner for an annual Mother’s Day holiday in the US
- In the UK, daughters would traditionally bake what type of cake that, if it was still tasty on Easter, would be a sign that they were a good cook?
- What is a Russian Babushka doll meant to represent?
- How old was oldest mother in modern history to give birth?
- In Britain, Mothers day is traditionally celebrated in the fourth week of what?
- The name of the Roman Spring festival that was dedicated to the mother goddess
- The odds of a woman delivering what, is one in thirty three?
- In the US, and most of the world, Mother’s Day is in which month?
- In India, Mother’s Day is celebrated for how many days in October of every year?

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- The maternal goddess in Greek mythology
- According to the British Retail Consortium, 55 million pounds is spent annually on what kind of sweet treat to be given on Mother’s Day?
- The most popular flowers to be given on Mother’s Day that are said to represent the tears of Jesus’ mother, Mary.
Shelley - The famous gothic writer, and mother, who wrote Frankenstein.
- Mother’s Day is the third most popular day of the year for churches. What is the most popular?
- Mothers of which land animal species give birth to the largest babies on earth?
- Which day of the week is Mother’s day celebrated on?
- One of the first word like sounds that babies typically make. Also a word used to refer to one’s mother.
- The name given by the Ancient Egyptians to the mother of all cats.
- Who, from the bible, is said to be the “Mother of all Living?”

20 Clues: - The maternal goddess in Greek mythology • - The name of Nemo’s mother from “Finding Nemo” • - What is a Russian Babushka doll meant to represent? • - Which day of the week is Mother’s day celebrated on? • - How old was oldest mother in modern history to give birth? • - The odds of a woman delivering what, is one in thirty three? • ...

3G prize Christmas crossword 2021-12-14

3G prize Christmas crossword crossword puzzle

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Material often used to make garden twine (4)
A perfect addition for a garden to attract wildlife (4)
The common UK name for Betula (5)
The herb you blend with onion for a delicious stuffing mix (4)
The fruit of the blackthorn - makes a splendid Christmas tipple!(4)
Rose species with 'fluffy' sepals (4)
A popular variety of eating apple (4)
Scented early spring shrub named after a naiad in Greek mythology (6)
A (usually) orange vegetable, perfect for a snowman's nose! (6)
Low-growing plant that covers the hills of Scotland (7)
Evergreen grass also known as Carex (5)
Fleshy edible stalks usually eaten as fruit (7)
Exotic fruit used on a Hawaiian pizza(9)
Corms beloved by Dame Edna Everage! (8)
A stick of bamboo used as a plant support (4)
The process of getting seed potatoes to sprout before you plant them (8)
Latin name for yellow harbingers of spring (7)
Delicious summer fruit grown on canes (9)

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The Kentish garden created by Christopher Lloyd is Great ...... (6)
Small hand-tool for gardening work (6)
Decorative climbers with hundreds of varieties (8)
Forest tree with lobed leaves and mottled bark (8)
A layer of material you put over the soil to conserve moisture and improve fertility (5)
Essential digging tool (5)
Common name for hardy geraniums (10)
Perennial with evergreen foliage in a huge array of colours (8)
An early summer beauty named after the goddess of the rainbow (4)
'Chinese Lanterns' that make fab festive decorations (8)
A method of horticulture championed by Charles Dowding (2-3)
A citrus fruit or the linden tree (4)

30 Clues: Essential digging tool (5) • The common UK name for Betula (5) • Common name for hardy geraniums (10) • Rose species with 'fluffy' sepals (4) • A popular variety of eating apple (4) • A citrus fruit or the linden tree (4) • Small hand-tool for gardening work (6) • Evergreen grass also known as Carex (5) • Corms beloved by Dame Edna Everage! (8) • ...

History of Greek Theater 2022-01-10

History of Greek Theater crossword puzzle

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should be part of the plot
The arrangements of the events in the play
The word _______ in Greek means dance.
This word originates from the greek verb "to act" or "to do"
acts of this were prohibited in Greek theater
wrote one of the epic poems that influenced greek drama
A creature in classical mythology who was part man and part goat, famous for being drunk and sexual.
Greek drama was presented at festivals honoring the god ______
A flat terrace below the slope served as the ______
sung by chorus
______ is the origin of our word scene.
the father of western philosophy
These high-backed seats were reserved for _______
Won the best playwright contest at the festival fore than any other Greek dramatist
A tragic hero is a man of _______ stature

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________ was the first winner of the best tragedy contest
support the plot, their motivation drives the play.
greek drama _______ the attempts of human characters to control their own destinies.
the word ________ comes the Greek word theatron, which means place of seeing.
All of the performers, except musicians, wore ______.
The word tyrannus is an ancient Greek word for a king who did not inherit their throne, but had taken it.
The ________ was a monster sent by the goddess Hera to protect the city of Thebes.
composed of ________ men who took on an identity appropriate to the play
How speech reveals character
Something to shock the audience
Usage of words to express thought
________ was the first great theorist of dramatic art, who defined the word tragedy in his work Poetics.

27 Clues: sung by chorus • should be part of the plot • How speech reveals character • Something to shock the audience • the father of western philosophy • Usage of words to express thought • The word _______ in Greek means dance. • ______ is the origin of our word scene. • A tragic hero is a man of _______ stature • The arrangements of the events in the play • ...

History Card Spelling 2022-02-17

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Nehemiah and the ______________ Return
_______ Colonized, Democracy Begins
______________ of John the Baptist or of Christ
______________, Resurrection, and Ascension of Christ
Greece Colonized, _______ Begins
Ministry of John the _______
Birth of _______
First Council of __________
Greece _______, Democracy Begins
_______ of Julius Caesar or _______ of Caesar Augustus
______________ Civilization(song: thank goodness for their alphabet)
Destruction of ______________ (capital of Israel)
The _______, originally developed in Greece and today is a worldwide sports competition
Constantine and the __________ of Milan
End of the Roman __________
______________ Culture
One of Homer's epic poems
Volcano that destroyed Pompeii
_______ War, started when the Greek king wanted to marry Helen of Troy
Linear A that was the Phoenician's greatest contribution to society
A Greek philosopher that we studied (not Socrates and not Aristotle)
_______ Wars, Wars between Greece and Persia
______________ of Jerusalem
Architectural ______________ in Rome
Constantine and the Edict of __________
Reign of Caesar ______________

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Roman Republic _______
Crucifixion, ______________, and Ascension of Christ
First __________ of Nicea
_______ divides into two kingdoms
A Greek philosopher that we studied (not Socrates and not Plato)
Julius or Augustus
______________ and the Jewish Return
______________ Advances in Rome
A Greek philosopher that we studied (not Aristotle and not Plato)
______________ the Great
Reign of _______ Caesar
Crucifixion, Resurrection, and ______________ of Christ
_______ and the Peloponnesian War
Israel divides into two _______
Israel and _______ Fall
__________ Burns, city destroyed by a volcano
Greek ______________,including Socrates, Aristotle, and Plato
__________ and the Edict of Milan
Roman _______ Developed
_______ of God
Pericles and the ______________ War
The people group who actually founded Rome
Homer and Greek ______________
_______ Culture, first European civilization
The _______ of Rome by Romulus and Remus

51 Clues: _______ of God • Birth of _______ • Julius or Augustus • Roman Republic _______ • ______________ Culture • Reign of _______ Caesar • Israel and _______ Fall • Roman _______ Developed • ______________ the Great • First __________ of Nicea • One of Homer's epic poems • First Council of __________ • End of the Roman __________ • ______________ of Jerusalem • Ministry of John the _______ • ...

The Hidden Oracle 2022-02-18

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When Apollo reaches camp half-blood, he learns the oracle can no longer deliver ___
The main character
The home of the gods
the alias of emperor Nero
Apollo makes and breaks a promise to never play __ again
The human alias of Apollo
An ancient, evil company controlled by three ancient roman emperors who have conspired
Mother of Zeus and the other first-generation gods
Apollo's sister
Apollo's son who is dating Nico Di Angelo
The setting of the book
The mysterious place that can see the future
Apollo is now ___
The centaur activities director at camp half-blood
the new human oracle
The grove Rhea created to see the future
The karpoi that Meg summons whenever she is in trouble to save her
The type of mythology the book follows
The roman counterpart of Camp half-blood
the gods for centuries
The evil giant snake that Apollo had killed to gain control of the oracle that is now resurrected

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God of Wine
The giant robot that tries to destroy camp half-blood
An ancient maze built by Daedalus where the
The main villain of the story, Meg's stepdad
Meg and Apollo are attacked by ___
the safe haven for demigods where they stay
The nymph who Apollo loved
A famous demigod hero and son of Poseidon
The demigod who Apollo has to serve and betrays Apollo
the demigod son of hades in camp half-blood
son of Hephaestus, one of Apollo's favorite heroes and creator of the "Valdezinator"
enter during their race
The campers participate in a ____
Meg's mother
Percy's girlfriend, also the daughter of Athena
Apollo's father and the king of the gods

37 Clues: God of Wine • Meg's mother • Apollo's sister • Apollo is now ___ • The main character • The home of the gods • the new human oracle • the gods for centuries • The setting of the book • enter during their race • the alias of emperor Nero • The human alias of Apollo • The nymph who Apollo loved • The campers participate in a ____ • Meg and Apollo are attacked by ___ • ...

3rd Hour Government 2022-04-04

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Very talented member of the CV Band.
Has naturally curly hair.
Almost did me the favor of taking out the old smart board, answers WAY before the questions!
We miss her!
99 percent of the time this guy is sleeping or playing Magic the Gathering.
He answers all my baseball questions.
Seven Spanish Angels is one of this guys favorite songs.
She knew it was Robert Downey Jr.'s birthday yesterday!
The most participating student in the class, especially in the Bonus Point game!
Push Up King!
He might be the tallest in the class.
She brought me cookies from Subway and they were Great!
Mr. Speaker who presided over the House of Reps legislation.
Zak Wallis's worst nightmare!
True goddess of wisdom!

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She was a boss of a President Pro Temp in the Senate.
Bare-knuckles boxing Champ from Big Mac.
He is an avid reader who has an interest in Greek Mythology.
Self-proclaimed historian and might also be the tallest in class.
It took almost a year but she finally came through on her owing me Sopapias!
Video Game boss in Jeopardy!
Had a no hitter going for a little bit.
She failed at her job for about 7 months but finally came through.
Has a statue named after him in Philadelphia.
He is the New and undisputed Big Perm.
Went riding on a bed spring before the ice/snow got here.
Late because Logan doesn't get to school on time!
New to the class but spear headed the Purge, literally.
Dude can cook breakfast, but sister says otherwise.
Lost a disc 2 weeks ago.

30 Clues: We miss her! • Push Up King! • True goddess of wisdom! • Lost a disc 2 weeks ago. • Has naturally curly hair. • Video Game boss in Jeopardy! • Zak Wallis's worst nightmare! • Very talented member of the CV Band. • He answers all my baseball questions. • He might be the tallest in the class. • He is the New and undisputed Big Perm. • Had a no hitter going for a little bit. • ...

Changing Rights and Freedons: Aboriginals 2013-02-03

Changing Rights and Freedons: Aboriginals crossword puzzle

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in Australia after 1945.
out to white families
Reconciliation by the government where they focus on practical things which improve the living standards of Indigenous people, such as providing the same quality of housing or water that non-Indigenous communities receive.
interposition or interference of one state in the affairs of another
the act of protecting or the state of being protected; preservation from injury or harm
they will fit in and become part of a different culture or way of life. Assimilation
A ward of the state is an adult or child whose guardianship is determined by a judge who appoints a government agency to oversee the ward of the state's affairs.
the position of an individual in relation to another or others, especially in regard to social or professional standing.
self-government: government of a political unit by its own people

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an act or instance of integrating a racial, religious, or ethnic group
to separate or set apart from others or from the main body or group; isolate
the ancient time of the creation of all things by sacred ancestors, whose spirits continue into the present, as conceived in the mythology of the Australian Aborigines
the generations of Aboriginal children taken away from
original or earliest known; native; indigenous
originating in and characteristic of a particular region or country; native
families by government, churches and welfare groups to be raised in institutions or
To put aside a difference and come together as friends.
were directed at Aboriginal Australians and non-British migrants who
The policy of trying to make people change their culture or way of life
a person having one-fourth black ancestry

20 Clues: out to white families • in Australia after 1945. • a person having one-fourth black ancestry • original or earliest known; native; indigenous • the generations of Aboriginal children taken away from • To put aside a difference and come together as friends. • self-government: government of a political unit by its own people • ...

Unit 5 Vocabulary - ELA 2016-04-24

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The passing along of stories
themes found in almost all cultures - examples: as the dangers of greed and the importance of courage
the central message or insight in a literary work
brief stories or poems that teach lessons, or morals. These morals are usually stated directly at the ends of the fables. The main characters are often animals with human characteristics.
The mythology of ancient Greece and Rome
an author’s choice of words, phrases, and sentence structure
moral lesson specifically written in the work
an element that recurs regularly in literature and has similar meanings to people of different cultures and eras
exaggeration or overstatement that is often used to create a comic effect
type of figurative language in which a nonhuman subject is given human characteristics
involves surprises, unexpected events, and interesting or amusing contradictions

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the repetition of a phrase, line, or verse at regular intervals in the text
Reflect local customs and beliefs
fictional tales that explore the actions of gods and heroes or explain why things are a certain way in the natural world
form of language spoken by people of a particular region or group
the theme often stated at the end of the story as a moral, or lesson
stories that often deal with heroes, adventure, magic, or romance
writing that is highly imaginative and contains elements not found in real life
a person, place, or object that represents something beyond its literal meaning
reason for folk literature: Teach an important life lesson, Explain something in nature, Entertain or amuse
present the ideas, values, feelings, and beliefs of a culture in musical form. With simple melodies and repeated lines, they tell stories of war, adventure, and romance.

21 Clues: The passing along of stories • Reflect local customs and beliefs • The mythology of ancient Greece and Rome • moral lesson specifically written in the work • the central message or insight in a literary work • an author’s choice of words, phrases, and sentence structure • form of language spoken by people of a particular region or group • ...

Anient Greece 2017-01-24

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is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, 88th-largest island in the world
is one of the most important and complex of the Olympian deities in classical Greek and Roman religion and Greek and Roman mythology
a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution
cruel and oppressive government or rule.
is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and is considered Europe's oldest city
Classical antiquity is a term for a long period of cultural history centered on the Mediterranean Sea
one of the seas near greece
a sovereign state that consists of a city and its dependent territories
was the founder of the Achaemenid Empire
is an archaeological site in Greece, located about 90 kilometres southwest of Athens, in the north-eastern Peloponnese

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historically also known as Hellas is a country in southeastern Europe
the group of soliers that conquered anient greece
a citadel or fortified part of an ancient Greek city, typically built on a hill
lso called the (First) Persian Empire,[11] was an empire based in Western Asia, founded by Cyrus the Great
was a prominent city-state in ancient Greece
is a peninsula and geographic region in southern Greece
sea a sea NW from greece
a civilization belonging to a period of Greek history from the Greek Dark Ages of the 12th-9th centuries BC to the end of antiquity
was a city situated in the far northwest of the region known in late Classical antiquity as Asia Minor
is the capital and largest city of Greece

20 Clues: sea a sea NW from greece • one of the seas near greece • cruel and oppressive government or rule. • was the founder of the Achaemenid Empire • is the capital and largest city of Greece • was a prominent city-state in ancient Greece • the group of soliers that conquered anient greece • is a peninsula and geographic region in southern Greece • ...

Theatre History Test-geboy 2023-03-02

Theatre History Test-geboy crossword puzzle

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greatist dramatist of all time
term used for creators of theatre
an attempt to revive the simplicity and humanism of ancient greek drama
large circular arenas that were surrounded by tiers of seats
was largely an imitation of greek theatre, a comic representations
only person to attempt something close to a play
allowed his characters to question fate and the wills of the gods
plays that showed the clash between the will of the gods and the ambitions and desires of humanity
form the center of interests in shakespeare's plays
based on greek mythology-rife with pranks, sight gags, and general merriment
three plays related by theme, myth, or characters
where actors changed masks and costumes
was more interested in people's lives over religious views of his day
abstract characters that represent abstract qualities
god of fertility, wine, and theatre
performances were held in the open on hillsides surrounding a circular area

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comedy of the profession
considered nothing sacred and was a skilled satirist
teaches the difference between right and wrong in the context of the devil and God battling for souls
combines words, dance, and music that are rhythmically coordinated to the events of the story
doll theatre
human sorrow and compassion
only morality play still performed to this day
incorporates aspects of the five main types of drama in China
special humorous bits of stage business, usually set apart from the main action
expanded the number of actors and reduced and reduced the size of the chorus
father of tragedy
the first actor
plays about historical events and moral conflicts in relationships of the heart
the word that tragedy originated from
only suriving greek trilogy to this day

31 Clues: doll theatre • the first actor • father of tragedy • comedy of the profession • human sorrow and compassion • greatist dramatist of all time • term used for creators of theatre • god of fertility, wine, and theatre • the word that tragedy originated from • only suriving greek trilogy to this day • where actors changed masks and costumes • ...

Beowulf Vocab Crossword 2022-09-12

Beowulf Vocab Crossword crossword puzzle

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left England around 410 and left behind temples, waterworks, roads, and some words
a reference to another text (Grendel came from Cain- from the Bible)
spoken from around 1100-1500 (Chaucer’s language)
the language of the church; was written down
the language of Beowulf; started around 450 with the Germanic tribes that invaded England
French gained speed as THE language until English took over after this war
were on the British Isles before the Romans conquered in 43 A.D.; Celtics
Hoo the ancient ship burial site in England where Anglo-Saxon era treasures were found
the earliest ancestral form of English; our language “grandmother”
a famous Celtic leader
the conqueror who invaded England in 1066 and brought French from Normandy
the king who defended England from the Vikings and had works translated into English
spoken by Shakespeare; 1500-present

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what you would have to pay as compensation if you killed/injured someone in A-S life
the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words
A descriptive compound word used in Beowulf
a bond of loyalty that a thane would show his lord
a singing storyteller also known as a bard
famous Latin writer who gave English its first national history (The Ecclesiastical History..)
the language the Vikings brought with them to England
the Old English word for “fate” *God determined this, but in mythology the 3 Norns/Fates
an instrument that would accompany a singing storyteller
the number of primary stresses each line of Beowulf contains
a fictional character who was a Geat who left Sweden to defend Hrothgar from Grendel
one of the names from which England was named (after one of the Germanic tribes)

25 Clues: a famous Celtic leader • spoken by Shakespeare; 1500-present • a singing storyteller also known as a bard • A descriptive compound word used in Beowulf • the language of the church; was written down • spoken from around 1100-1500 (Chaucer’s language) • a bond of loyalty that a thane would show his lord • the language the Vikings brought with them to England • ...

GENRES 2023-01-17

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Humorous story with blatant exaggerations.
Story Fiction of such brevity that it supports no subplots.
Fiction Story based on impact of actual, imagined, or potential science,
The songs, stories, myths, and proverbs of a people or "folk" as handed down by word of mouth.
Prose is a form of written or spoken language that follows the natural flow of speech,
Fiction full of fun, fancy, and excitement, meant to entertain; but can be contained in all genres
Story about fairies or other magical creatures, usually for children.
Story that can actually happen and is true to life.
Verse and rhythmic writing with imagery that creates emotional responses.
Legend or traditional narrative, often based in part on historical events
about real people events and places
Narration demonstrating a useful truth, especially in which animals speak as humans.
in verse - Full-length novels with plot, subplot(s), theme(s), major and minor characters,

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a genre set in the American frontier and commonly associated with folk tales
in verse Full-length novels with plot, subplot(s), theme(s), major and minor characters,
a film genre in which the protagonist is thrust into a series of events that typically involves violence
Story with fictional characters and events in a historical setting.
Public address or discourse.
Fiction in which events evoke a feeling of dread in both the characters and the reader.
Fiction dealing with the solution of a crime or the unraveling of secrets.
A short literary composition that reflects the author's outlook or point.
Stories composed in verse or prose, usually for theatrical performance.
Fake people, fake events and places.
Story, sometimes of a national or folk hero, which has a basis in fact but also includes imaginative material.
Factual information presented in a format which tells a story.

25 Clues: Public address or discourse. • about real people events and places • Fake people, fake events and places. • Humorous story with blatant exaggerations. • Story that can actually happen and is true to life. • Story Fiction of such brevity that it supports no subplots. • Factual information presented in a format which tells a story. • ...

Rome and Greece Crossword 2021-02-11

Rome and Greece Crossword crossword puzzle

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While Greece is now considered a ______ Rome is considered an empire
While the Romans were a republic the Greeks were a ______
Both Greece and Rome came under rule at one point with the Roman emperor ______ the Great
In Greece woman were not allowed to become _____
While the Greeks had authors such as Homer to write the Odyssey the Romans had _____ Andronicus to write a similar version
Unlike the Greeks the Romans had a form of entertainment were men would fight in the collesium and these men were called ______
In Greece and Rome girl were married off at a very young age which was around the age of __
Both Greece and Rome had ______
Greece and Rome both often went to _____ and so they were always prepared
as comedy and tragedies
men to collect seashells from the beach they were on then claiming they went to war with the sea

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Both Greeks and the Romans focused their sculptures on important ______ figures
Sparta is still remembered to this day similar to _____ which is remembered for its tragic volcanic eruption
Both Greece and Rome used _____ with some famous buildings from Rome being the collesium where Gladiators would fight
This Roman Emperor was once planned to invade Britain before changing his mind and ordering
The Greeks tried to only show perfection while the Greeks would show the _____ of humans
In Greece woman could buy but not ____ their property's
Unlike the people in Greece, Rome had many different _____ that rose to power during its time
Both Rome and Greece had tributes to the ____, goddesses, philosophers,and politicians
Both Greek and Romans enjoyed attending _____ for different types of entertainment

20 Clues: as comedy and tragedies • Both Greece and Rome had ______ • In Greece woman were not allowed to become _____ • In Greece woman could buy but not ____ their property's • While the Romans were a republic the Greeks were a ______ • While Greece is now considered a ______ Rome is considered an empire • ...

Rome vs Greece 2021-02-17

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___ was a very popular drink and both traded the drink
one place took people in that they conquered and made them a ______ the other did not
Cicero was from Rome and ______ was from Greece these to men were very good fighters _____ the great almost conquered all of the ancient world
Greeks did not care what there _____ looked like but in Rome fashion was big
Greeks loved there ___ Rome on the other hand was not to much of a dog or cat place
the Greek ____ was designed to keep you cool, Roman _____ provides valuable insight into Roman culture
A great thing to take to a fight that's long and sharp is a
they used a ______ to move fast in a war
they both had a _____ that do take their waste away

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Roman ____ had temples and buildings that they used to worship there gods Greece was not all like that
they both had an ___ but the Greeks made it up because Greeks loved to learn
Romulus and Remus have a tale that they were raised by lions but some people think that's ___
The Greeks and Romans both used _______ in a battle and these ______ lead them to victory
Both Greece and Rome only had ___ go to war not the women
they both believed in a thing called ________ and they had gods and goddesses
in both Greece and Rome they both do _____ the children and adults participate in them
although there is many differences between Greeks and Rome there kids both love playing with ___
they both used ____ when in a battle to protect them
the Greeks and Romans both used _____ to fight they were sharp and effective
in Greece it was hard to ____ because the soil was not good but in Rome it was easier

20 Clues: they used a ______ to move fast in a war • they both had a _____ that do take their waste away • they both used ____ when in a battle to protect them • ___ was a very popular drink and both traded the drink • Both Greece and Rome only had ___ go to war not the women • A great thing to take to a fight that's long and sharp is a • ...

DE BELEN 2021-07-15

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depict the world truthfully, plus add magical elements.
proverbs of a people or "folk" as handed down by word of mouth.
the American Old West.
A short literary composition that reflects the author's outlook or point.
Public address or discourse.
Verse and rhythmic writing with imagery that creates emotional responses.
are meant to scare, startle, shock, and even repulse readers.
artistic value and literary merit.
is dark, mysterious, and suspenseful plot-driven stories.
are speculative fiction stories with imaginary characters set in imaginary universes.
typically representing character and action with some degree of realism.
is a supergenre that encompasses a number of different types of fiction, from science fiction to fantasy to dystopian.
are a genre of science fiction.

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are set in a time and place that could actually happen in the real world.
is a literary genre of stories about a character growing psychologically and morally from their youth into adulthood.
love stories between two people.
are speculative stories with imagined elements that don’t exist in the real world.
often pertaining to the actions of the gods.
novels take place in the past.
meant to entertain; but can be contained in all genres.
tell the stories of cowboys, settlers, and outlaws exploring the western frontier and
Stories composed in verse or prose, usually for theatrical performance, where conflicts and emotion are expressed through dialogue and action.
also called detective fiction, follows a detective solving a case from start to finish.
a true story about a real person.
Narration demonstrating a useful truth, especially in which animals speak as humans; legendary, supernatural tale.
Informational text dealing with an actual, real-life subject.

26 Clues: the American Old West. • Public address or discourse. • novels take place in the past. • are a genre of science fiction. • love stories between two people. • a true story about a real person. • artistic value and literary merit. • often pertaining to the actions of the gods. • depict the world truthfully, plus add magical elements. • ...

Latin Trivia! 2021-06-02

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What mythological figure transformed into a beautiful white flower after drowning as a result of his self-infatuation?
This famous poet died before the Aeneid was released, but not before begging Augustus not to publish his work.
What river of the Underworld was full of fire? (Watch the spelling!)
This deity brought fire down to the mortals on Earth.
She was known as “the face that launched a thousand ships.”
Who fired the arrow that killed Achilles?
Who built the Labyrinth that housed the Minotaur?
The first Roman Civil War was fought between Marius and…
What is the last name of the Harry Potter teacher whose first name stems from the Latin word for “white”?
Which god lost the sponsorship of Athens when he created horses and a saltwater spring?
According to legend, which famously wealthy Roman and member of the First Triumvirate had gold poured down his throat?

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On what hill of Rome was the original city founded?
Who is the presumed author of both the Iliad and the Odyssey?
Which hero (with the help of Minerva) tamed Pegasus?
The Via Appia connected Brindisi to…?
What was the color of the togas that Romans wore when they ran for office?
The four colored ‘factions’ for Roman chariot racing were green, red, white, and…
According to mythology, who was the father of Romulus and Remus?
The first Emperor of Rome -- though he preferred the term “princeps”.
The eruption from this mountain destroyed the city of Pompeii in 79 CE.
Who was Emperor during the Great Fire of Rome, supposedly fiddling while it burned?

21 Clues: The Via Appia connected Brindisi to…? • Who fired the arrow that killed Achilles? • Who built the Labyrinth that housed the Minotaur? • On what hill of Rome was the original city founded? • Which hero (with the help of Minerva) tamed Pegasus? • This deity brought fire down to the mortals on Earth. • The first Roman Civil War was fought between Marius and… • ...

Poetry Terms Crossword 2021-07-28

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Poem that expresses thoughts and feelings of speaker
Repetition of similar vowel sounds followed by different consonant sounds (lake/fate)
Exaggeration to express emotion or for comic relief
Repetition of same or similar consonant sounds in words close together (Peter Piper picked)
Repeated word/phrase/line(s)
Line made of 5 iambs (has 10 syllables)
Central idea revealed by work; message or lesson
Syllable higher in pitch, little louder syllable
Author's attitude towards characters or situations (formal, serious, sad, joyful, humorous)
Mood, feeling created by piece
Sounds are spelled out as words (buzz, kerplunk)
Reversal of normal word order (Yoda, "Named must your fear be before banish it you can.")
Poem/verse meant to be recited; gives insight to a character; tells story or refers to a situation
Comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as" (Her love is LIKE a red rose)
Something that suggests other meanings (Water=New life; Yoda=Wisdom)

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Meanings, associations, or emotions that word suggests (cuisine=elegance)
Rhyme within the line
Poetry without meter or rhyme scheme
Language that appeals to the 5 senses
Poem that tells a story (beginning, middle, end)
Fixed expression ("You're pulling my leg")
Comparison between two unlike things; no "like" or "as" (Juliet IS the sun)
Syllable is part of the word not emphasized
Words at end of lines rhyme
Reference to something well known (person, event, religion, mythology, politics, etc.)
Give human qualities to no human things (Trees dancing in the wind)
Literal meaning of word
Ordered pattern of rhymes at the ends of the lines of a poem or verse
Beat or pace; created by pattern of stressed/unstressed syllables

29 Clues: Rhyme within the line • Literal meaning of word • Words at end of lines rhyme • Repeated word/phrase/line(s) • Mood, feeling created by piece • Poetry without meter or rhyme scheme • Language that appeals to the 5 senses • Line made of 5 iambs (has 10 syllables) • Fixed expression ("You're pulling my leg") • Syllable is part of the word not emphasized • ...

rome 2022-05-05

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The first people rome fought aqainst
Founder of ancient Rome and the twin brother of remus
The type of paper romans used
they elected the magistrates.
elected officials in Ancient Rome.
a member of the lower social classes.
runs north to south along the Italian peninsula.
an artificial channel for conveying water, typically in the form of a bridge across a valley or other gap.
The capital of italy is ________
Roman envention to create better support for roads,aquducts,and building
god of time.
Italy is on a __________
moved the capital of the Roman Empire to the city of Byzantium.
the Roman's early government.
Roman soldiers were called ___________

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The first roman dictator
The first war in rome
First roman emperor
romes first set of laws that were visable to the public.
Roman language
a place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged.
one of the great statesmen and generals of the late Roman Republic.
a large amphitheater that hosted events like gladiatorial games
Roman belief and culure
wealthy land owners and higher classed. romans
god of the sky.
Constantine created _________ with Christianity as the main religion
Separates Italy from the remainder of Europe
belief that there is only one God.
the governing and advisory council that proved to be the most permanent element in the Roman constitution.
religious myths of origin to folktales and legends of heroes
was the eastern continuation of the Roman Empire.
Rome is located in the middle of _______
a temple dedicated to all the gods

34 Clues: god of time. • Roman language • god of the sky. • First roman emperor • The first war in rome • Roman belief and culure • The first roman dictator • Italy is on a __________ • The type of paper romans used • they elected the magistrates. • the Roman's early government. • The capital of italy is ________ • elected officials in Ancient Rome. • belief that there is only one God. • ...

Interclass Crossword 2022-05-26

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load (a ship or other vessel)
stupid (mentally slow)
a bird of the crow family with boldly patterned plumage, typically having blue feathers
abbreviation for district attorney
fish used especially in names of cooked dishes
(in Chinese mythology) the phoenix
a telecommunications company
a genus of evergreen trees and shrubs having oily one-seeded fruits
short for honey
a female fish (as a herring or salmon)
a type of clown, usually serving as an anarchic foil to the whiteface
to shoot into the air during a duel, in order deliberately to miss one's opponent
buttocks or backside
the basic monetary unit of Iran and Oman
a variant spelling of 'khat'
a hill or rocky peak

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go in a specified direction, typically slowly
a type of Turkish cymbal
containing two adjacent nitrogen atoms between carbon atoms
(plural) an animal that lives on the body of another animal, especially as a parasite
to stroke, pet, or cuddle
(plural) an ulcerated chilblain
one of two filaments of silk combined by the silkworm to form a strand of silk
a whirring sound
a World War II gliding bomb
traditional Japanese masked drama with dance and song
a steep or rugged cliff or rock face
used to express good wishes on meeting or parting
variant spelling of kamala
the position of a participant in a tournament who advances to the next round without playing
to ride on a bicycle as a passenger
a conical tent usually consisting of skins and used especially by American Indians
containing or resembling lime
to attach a rope to the corner of a sail
(plural) a seabird related to the gulls, typically smaller and more slender

35 Clues: short for honey • a whirring sound • buttocks or backside • a hill or rocky peak • stupid (mentally slow) • a type of Turkish cymbal • to stroke, pet, or cuddle • variant spelling of kamala • a World War II gliding bomb • a telecommunications company • a variant spelling of 'khat' • load (a ship or other vessel) • containing or resembling lime • (plural) an ulcerated chilblain • ...

Odyssey book 11-12 2016-12-12

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The messenger god; Often gives Odysseus advise
"My crafty Odysseus"
Odysseus visited her island after they left the Underworld
"Dead tired from rowing and lack of sleep"
"he killed me with the help of my cursed wife"
The wife of Hades who sends the deceased heroes to talk to Odysseus
Odysseus' mother and the daughter of the hero Autolycus
People in Greek mythology who live on the island of Scheria
The man who is angry with Odysseus because of some armor
a woman who married her son after he killed his father
A Theban prophet
the person who Neleus wedded after courting her with gifts
"her serving women brought meat, bread, and bright red wine"
The tool that Odysseus used so he was unable to hear the Sirens

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"I wept when I saw her, and pitied her"
The place where The Trojan Horse was placed and where many of Odysseus' men died
the lionhearted battler
"holy Persephone"
"arrogant men devouring your wealth and courting your wife"
Something that was very important to the goddess Helios
"he dread, beautiful goddess who loved me and took care of me"
"I have not yet set foot on my native land"
The wife of Agamemnon went against her husband when she helped Aegisthus kill him; an act of _____
"They made their beautiful voices carry, and my heart yearned to listened."
The wife of Tydareus who slept with Poseidon
the god who tried to sink Odysseus' fleet at sea
women who live in the sea who bewitch all men who come near with their voice
The island where the sea nymph Calypso lived

28 Clues: A Theban prophet • "holy Persephone" • "My crafty Odysseus" • the lionhearted battler • "I wept when I saw her, and pitied her" • "Dead tired from rowing and lack of sleep" • "I have not yet set foot on my native land" • The wife of Tydareus who slept with Poseidon • The island where the sea nymph Calypso lived • The messenger god; Often gives Odysseus advise • ...

Odyssey book 11-12 2016-12-12

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"Dead tired from rowing and lack of sleep"
Odysseus' mother and the daughter of the hero Autolycus
"They made their beautiful voices carry, and my heart yearned to listened."
The messenger god; Often gives Odysseus advise
The wife of Hades who sends the deceased heroes to talk to Odysseus
A Theban prophet
"holy Persephone"
a woman who married her son after he killed his father
"I wept when I saw her, and pitied her"
the god who tried to sink Odysseus' fleet at sea
Odysseus visited her island after they left the Underworld
The wife of Tydareus who slept with Poseidon
"I have not yet set foot on my native land"
"he killed me with the help of my cursed wife"

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"he dread, beautiful goddess who loved me and took care of me"
"arrogant men devouring your wealth and courting your wife"
The tool that Odysseus used so he was unable to hear the Sirens
Something that was very important to the goddess Helios
the lionhearted battler
"My crafty Odysseus"
the person who Neleus wedded after courting her with gifts
People in Greek mythology who live on the island of Scheria
The wife of Agamemnon went against her husband when she helped Aegisthus kill him; an act of _____
"her serving women brought meat, bread, and bright red wine"
women who live in the sea who bewitch all men who come near with their voice
The man who is angry with Odysseus because of some armor
The island where the sea nymph Calypso lived
The place where The Trojan Horse was placed and where many of Odysseus' men died

Unicorn Cross Word 2017-12-05

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The Qilin is a Unicorn-like creature that features in the mythology of which country?
According to a Jewish legend, Unicorns are so strong they could even win in a fight against which giant long nosed creature?
Which 1940 Disney film features Unicorns and a donkey wearing a Unicorn horn?
What colour are a Unicorn’s hooves?
The author who featured the nursery rhyme characters of “The Lion and the Unicorn” in the book “Through the Looking Glass”
The marine creature that used to be hunted so it’s horn could be sold as that of a Unicorn
The country whose national animal is the Unicorn
The name of a type of antelope that has two long, thin horns that from some directions can look like a Unicorn
Who was with Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy when they found the corpse of a Unicorn in the Forbidden Forest?

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How many references to Unicorns are there in the Old Testament of the Bible?
Timon of _______, the Shakespeare play that mentions a Unicorn
Twilight _______, the unicorn from “My Little Pony”
In “The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe” movie, which of the Pevensie children rode a Unicorn?
What do you get if you cross a Unicorn with a Pegasus?
Famed explorer who saw Unicorns on his travels to Java
A Unicorn is the term used to describe a new company that is worth more than one billion dollars in which country?
The first name of the European monarch who has a Unicorn and a lion on her coat of arms.
The Substance that a Unicorn’s horn is made from
Which part of the Unicorn was sold to cure poisoning?
The country where the Greeks believed Unicorns to live

20 Clues: What colour are a Unicorn’s hooves? • The Substance that a Unicorn’s horn is made from • The country whose national animal is the Unicorn • Twilight _______, the unicorn from “My Little Pony” • Which part of the Unicorn was sold to cure poisoning? • What do you get if you cross a Unicorn with a Pegasus? • Famed explorer who saw Unicorns on his travels to Java • ...

Vocabulary Review 10 Thursday 8 2018-11-14

Vocabulary Review 10 Thursday 8 crossword puzzle

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________ Yousafzai is the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
The Latin word for body. The _____ callosum is a part of your brain.
In Greek mythology Pygmalion was a ________ who fell in love with his creation.
Laszlo ________ believed that people's talents were developed, not innate.
Release of electricity.
The radius and the ______ are the two bones in the human forearm.
Jonathan Klein talked about the power of this type of image to cause change.
The title of Shakespeare's play that begins with three witches.
A person under the control of another has lost his or her _______ will.
Contractions of modal verbs include "should've," "could've" and "________'ve".
A conductor of electricity; in our video, it was attached to the skin.

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"All that ____" is both an idiom and the title of a musical (movie and stage).
Two riddles had the same logic, yet one was more difficult to solve because it was _______ in nature.
In "My Best Friend's Wedding" the friend is asked to be the Maid of ________.
The noise of battle (in Shakespeare's time).
The study of the brain and nervous system.
Number of solutions to neurological disorders.
We viewed a video that showed how to make an Italian-style hot ___________.
Julia Roberts' character in "My Best Friend's Wedding" says the bride-to-be is _______, someone easily taken out.
In the song "I'll Never Fall In Love Again" the songwriter warns that "you'll get enough germs to catch _________."
We saw a current generation robot dance to ________ Funk.
Someone who changes his or her mind and agrees with you is said to have _____ round to your way of thinking.

22 Clues: Release of electricity. • The study of the brain and nervous system. • The noise of battle (in Shakespeare's time). • Number of solutions to neurological disorders. • We saw a current generation robot dance to ________ Funk. • The title of Shakespeare's play that begins with three witches. • The radius and the ______ are the two bones in the human forearm. • ...

Country in the world 2023-10-10

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The dirtiest and most populous country in the world
The oldest country to ever colonize Indonesia and the capital is Amsterdam
The capital is Paris and has the Eiffel Tower
The currency is the pesos and the capital is Manila
The capital is Kiev and has a conflict with russia
The capital is Lisbon and known by Cristiano Ronaldo
The capital is Ankara and it has the city of Istanbul
The capital is London and the currency is poundsterling
The smallest country and does not have permanent statehood
Has the best military and the capital is Washington DC
The cleanest country in the world and the capital is Copenhagen
The capital is Dublin and the language is Gaeilge
The capital is Berlin and was involved in two world war
Has the largest population in the world and the capital is New Delhi

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The capital is Athens and popular by the mythology
The capital is Kuala Lumpur and it is a harmonious multicultural city
The capital is Brussels and was involved in world war 1
Is the largest tea producer in the world and the capital is Beijing
It has the most islands in the world and the capital is Stockholm
Located in the far north and the capital is Nuuk
Has the cheapest cost of living and the capital is Islamabad
The capital is Vienna and was involved in world war 1
It has pyramids and the capital is Cairo
The easternmost ASEAN country and the capital is Jakarta
Has the longest river in the world and the capital is Brasilia

25 Clues: It has pyramids and the capital is Cairo • The capital is Paris and has the Eiffel Tower • Located in the far north and the capital is Nuuk • The capital is Dublin and the language is Gaeilge • The capital is Athens and popular by the mythology • The capital is Kiev and has a conflict with russia • The dirtiest and most populous country in the world • ...

books 1-12 review 2023-12-12

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Who does Polyphemus pray to for revenge on Odysseus?
an enchantress and a minor goddess in ancient Greek mythology and religion
a long comparison of 2 unlike things
What does Calypso promise to make Odysseus if he stays on the island with her?
son of the Greek hero Odysseus and his wife, Penelope
was a nymph who lived on the island of Ogygia
Circe can _________________ men into animals.
Tiresias tells Odysseus that only ___________ will return home.
What is the thing that Penelope weaves and takes apart at night so that she doesn’t have to marry the suitors?
the ship crews earplugs
how many years was odysseus gone
excessive pride or self-confidence.
Helios threatens to make the __________ stop shining if Zeus doesn’t punish Odysseus’ men for eating his cattle.

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Who does the land belong to where Odysseus’ men ate a flower and did not want to continue on home?
the one-eyed giant son of Poseidon
What is blocking the entrance to the Cyclops Charybdisrybdis daughter of the sea god Pontus and the earth goddess Gaia
prophet that Odysseus has to go to the underworld to see
Odysseus’ men tie him to the __________ of the ship so he can hear the sirens.
a legendary monster who lives on one side of a narrow channel of water, opposite her counterpart Charybdis
fake name that Odysseus uses to fool the cyclopes
A long, narrative poem that tells us the adventures of a hero is a
goddess of wisdom and craft
what the wind king gives him that contains the wind

23 Clues: the ship crews earplugs • goddess of wisdom and craft • how many years was odysseus gone • the one-eyed giant son of Poseidon • excessive pride or self-confidence. • a long comparison of 2 unlike things • was a nymph who lived on the island of Ogygia • Circe can _________________ men into animals. • fake name that Odysseus uses to fool the cyclopes • ...

Ancient Greece 2024-02-07

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How a place makes and uses its money and resources.
When one person has all the power in a place and nobody else has a say.
A leader who has all the power and usually isn't very nice.
Another word for city-state, but it's in Greek.
Growing crops and raising animals for food and other things.
When a king or queen is in charge of a place.
Having the freedom to make your own choices and govern yourself.
Everything about a group of people, like their culture and how they live.
A group of people who decide who's right in a court case.
When one place takes control of another place or group of people.
When a small group of people runs everything in a place.
When the people in a place pick their leaders and make their own rules.

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Studying the land and features of the Earth like mountains and rivers.
Stories from long ago that explain things like how the world was made.
Thinking about big questions like what's real and what we know.
Land that sticks out into the water but is still connected to the mainland.
A way of organizing people with the most important at the top.
When the rich and important people have control in a place.
The type of money that's used in a certain place.
A city with the land around it that acts like its own little country. Long ago, in Greece, they had these.
An old musical instrument like a small harp.
A special being from ancient stories who inspires artists and scientists.

22 Clues: An old musical instrument like a small harp. • When a king or queen is in charge of a place. • Another word for city-state, but it's in Greek. • The type of money that's used in a certain place. • How a place makes and uses its money and resources. • When a small group of people runs everything in a place. • A group of people who decide who's right in a court case. • ...

Anne Frank Crossword 1 2024-02-14

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Another young office worker who helps with collecting food
Anne's beautiful, intelligent sister. She's a model for Anne
Helps taking over the running of the business; helps arranging the logistics of obtaining food
Month of Anne's Birthday
Used to having servants in the house to do the work
Mr. Van Daan is a business ________________ of Mr. Frank
Big news in November of 1942; Allied forced invaded what country?
Where the Frank family migrated in 1933
a young girl, born June 12th 1929
Something that brightened up the Christmas Holiday; everyone received an extra 1/4 pound of this item
Last name of the newcomer to the Annexe
assumed management of those Mr. Frank and Mr. Van Daan had run
The first Frank family member to get the "call up notice" before they went into hiding
connection to the outside world in the Secret Annexe
"Paper is more _________________ than man"

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In September, Peter and Anne begin their studies with Mr. Van Daan. What is Anne's passion?
In February, what does Mr. Frank think is coming soon?
Newcomer's job before going into hiding
Mrs. Van Daan is a very _______________________ woman.
Where the office of the Secret Annex is located
Helps to secure food and is particulary good at raising the spirits of those in the annexe; Husband's name is Henk
What Mr. Van Daan made in order to preserve their black market meat
Color of the star the Jew had to wear
two and a half years older than Anne; quiet personality
Nickname Anne gives the newcomer because they lecture her about her manners
Intelligent and well-educated; plays the role of peacemaker in the Annexe

26 Clues: Month of Anne's Birthday • a young girl, born June 12th 1929 • Color of the star the Jew had to wear • Newcomer's job before going into hiding • Where the Frank family migrated in 1933 • Last name of the newcomer to the Annexe • "Paper is more _________________ than man" • Where the office of the Secret Annex is located • ...

August 2024-05-05

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Demonstrative pronoun (4)
Iranian religion (14)
City in Poland (6)
Type of cloud (6)
Largest family of spiders (7)
Type of bear (3)
Blood of gods (5)
Country that declared independence from Serbia (6)
Popular goth shoe brand (7)
Type of tree (6,6)
Music genre (3,4)
Name of the script that russian uses (6)
Famous linguist (7)
River crossed to access Hades (4)
Bird that is called a magpie, but is actually not (10)
Minecraft flower (a real flower too) (5,5)
Seal in spanish (4)
Egyptian sun god (2)
Confuse (9)
Run (5)
Gorgon (6)
Female bee (6)
Country in Africa that has spanish as an official language (10,6)
Type of shark (6)
Moth (8)
Language isolate spoken in spain (6)
Hate (6)

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Plant partially named after Greek titan (11)
Type of cat (5,5)
Type of pond fish (9)
Tea party (6)
Type of plane (8)
My favourite mushroom (6)
Numbers game (6)
Egg laying mammal (7)
Helen of (4)
Powerhouse of the cell (12)
Type of fabric (5)
Japanese stationery brand (4)
Chocolate bar (5)
Closest habitable planet (8,1)
Type of bear (3)
Complementary colour to yellow (6)
One of the Japanese scripts (5)
Singer of kiss from a rose (4)
Rabbit whose fur is used for yarn (6)
Famous psychologist (5)
Ancient eye makeup (4)
Seal woman from mythology (6)
Part of a computer (11)
Constructed language (9)
Board game (4)

52 Clues: Run (5) • Moth (8) • Hate (6) • Gorgon (6) • Confuse (9) • Helen of (4) • Tea party (6) • Female bee (6) • Board game (4) • Numbers game (6) • Type of bear (3) • Type of bear (3) • Type of cat (5,5) • Type of plane (8) • Type of cloud (6) • Blood of gods (5) • Music genre (3,4) • Chocolate bar (5) • Type of shark (6) • City in Poland (6) • Type of fabric (5) • Type of tree (6,6) • Famous linguist (7) • ...

All Hallows' Eve 2024-10-30

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Trick-or-____, costume parties, bonfires, jack-o-lantern carving, apple boobing, and/or haunted houses are some celebrations of All Hallows’ Eve?
URL stands for what what Locator? (7 letters, 8 letters)
What month is All Hallows’ Eve?
Hallows’ Eve occurs on the Thirty What day of October?
Tradition reflected in the eating of certain vegetarian foods on this vigil day, including apples, ______ ________, and soul cakes. (6 letters, 8 letters)
Bonfires, saining (Scottish word for Blessing), guising or mumming, veneration of the _____, and feasting are celebrations of Samhain?
In some instances, ________ can be considered the polar opposite of dragons?
Samhain marks the end of what?” (7 letters, 6 letters)
The ancient Roman festivals of the dead which has relations to Hallowe’en is called?

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_________: Blood and Honey is a British independent slasher movie? (6 letters, 3 letters, 4 letters)
The name of the Fresh Prince of Bel Air’s daughter whom/who was born on Halloween? (6 letters, 5 letters)
Historically, what type of food do some Christians abstain on Hallows’ Eve?
After 1605, Hallowtide was eclipsed by what? (3 letters, 6 letters, 5 letters)
What a _______ ____ mask was turned inside-out to be used Michael Myers’ mask in the Halloween Movie series? (7 letters, 4 letters
The Celtic regions in which where Celtic languages remain widely spoken today include Ireland, Scotland, Isle of Man, Cornwall, and?
The How between what and 4 Am is considered witching hour? (5 letters, 2 letters)
How many questions did I – Jamie D Salmon – have to do for this assignment?
_______ is mythical creature of Irish Mythology which you can dress as for halloween?
An urban legend involving trick-or-treating involves what kind of item being inserted into the candies/lollies?
What month is All Hallows’ Day?

20 Clues: What month is All Hallows’ Eve? • What month is All Hallows’ Day? • Hallows’ Eve occurs on the Thirty What day of October? • Samhain marks the end of what?” (7 letters, 6 letters) • URL stands for what what Locator? (7 letters, 8 letters) • Historically, what type of food do some Christians abstain on Hallows’ Eve? • ...

Ancient Greece Voca 2025-01-22

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a fortified hilltop in an Ancient Greek city
method of maintaining, managing and gaining control of government
foreigner in a Greek city state often a merchant or artisan
a body of stories about gods and heroes that tried to explain how the world works
the battle that effectively ended the Persian war.
when a runner ran 26.1 miles to deliver the message of victory of Greece over persia in a great battle that saved Athens
a city/state in Ancient Greece
an educated guess
a military formation of foot soldiers armed with spears and shields
society organized for the purpose of wagon war
spartan slave

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military housing
a government ruled by a few powerful people
games in ancient Greece an athletic competition held every four years in honor of Zeus
an alliance headed by Athens that say that all Greek city states will come together and help find the Persians
cruel and oppressive government or rule
form from the surrounding city states near Sparta
a person with certain rights and responsibilities in his or her country or community
a high rank government official in Sparta who was elected by the council of elders
a government in which power is in the hands of hereditary ruling class or nobility
farmer who works land owned by another and pays rent either in cash or crops
a set of promises about patient care that new doctors make when they start practicing medicine
method way of teaching developed by Socrates that used a question and answer format to force the students to use their reason to see things for themselves

23 Clues: spartan slave • military housing • an educated guess • a city/state in Ancient Greece • cruel and oppressive government or rule • a government ruled by a few powerful people • a fortified hilltop in an Ancient Greek city • society organized for the purpose of wagon war • form from the surrounding city states near Sparta • the battle that effectively ended the Persian war. • ...

Jake and Vocab 2025-02-25

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giving human characteristics to nonhuman things. Ex. The wind whispered in my ear.
How does Jake make an impression at fitzgerald high?
what position does Jake play
During football practice, Jake surprises Rick by demonstrating exceptional skill and athleticism, outperforming expectations.
descriptive language that appeals to the reader's senses, creating a mental picture by describing how something looks, sounds, smells, tastes, or feels Ex. The salty sea breeze was warm against my sunburned cheeks.
a long narrative poem that tells the story of a hero's adventures.
what is jake's full name
a scene that interrupts the chronological order of a story to show events that happened in the past Ex. Disney movie “Up”
what is unsual about jake's house party's?

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a figure of speech where a writer or speaker makes an indirect reference to a well-known person, place, event, or literary work Ex. He is a real Romeo.
Jake's past at his old school is mysterious and contrasts with his current popular image. It's hinted that he was not as well-known or popular in his previous school.
a brave and noble character in a epic poem
an extreme exaggeration Ex. This class is going to last forever
How does Rick describe Jake's room when he first sees it?
Who is the narrator
comparison using like or as Ex. Henry is as quick as a cheetah.
who is todd Buckley and what role does he play?
Didi is Todd Buckley's girlfriend, who Jake seems to have a particular interest in.
untrue stories typically about gods and goddess Ex. Hercules
comparison NOT using like or as. Ex. Henry is a quick cheetah.

20 Clues: Who is the narrator • what is jake's full name • what position does Jake play • a brave and noble character in a epic poem • what is unsual about jake's house party's? • who is todd Buckley and what role does he play? • How does Jake make an impression at fitzgerald high? • How does Rick describe Jake's room when he first sees it? • ...

Greece 2025-04-04

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A war between groups within the same country.
Student of Socrates, teacher of Aristotle. Believed the wisest people should rule.
Stories about gods, goddesses, and heroes used to explain nature and traditions.
A style of government that gives power to citizens to make decisions by voting.
A style of government ruled by a few powerful individuals or families.
A famous temple in Athens built to honor the goddess Athena.
A mix of Greek, Egyptian, Persian, and Indian cultures spread by Alexander the Great.
A small area like a city that acts like a country with its own laws, army, culture, and language.
A Greek city-state known for education, philosophy, and the first democracy.

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Student of Plato, teacher of Alexander the Great. Believed in science and reason.
The study of thinking, knowledge, and the meaning of life.
The peninsula in southern Greece where the city-state Sparta was located.
Athletic games held to honor Zeus; they began in ancient Greece.
A Greek city-state focused on military strength and discipline.
A government where one leader takes control, often by force. Can be good or bad depending on the ruler.
A philosopher who taught by asking questions. He challenged leaders and believed in critical thinking.
The Great Greek leader who conquered many lands and spread Greek culture (Hellenistic culture).
The Greek word for city-state, the basic political unit in ancient Greece.
Land surrounded by water on three sides and connected to a landmass on the fourth side.
A public space in Greek city-states used as a market and meeting area.

20 Clues: A war between groups within the same country. • The study of thinking, knowledge, and the meaning of life. • A famous temple in Athens built to honor the goddess Athena. • A Greek city-state focused on military strength and discipline. • Athletic games held to honor Zeus; they began in ancient Greece. • ...

rome 2025-05-12

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(in the past) soldiers who fought on horseback.
a member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome
an official in ancient Rome chosen by the plebeians to protect.
(in ancient Rome) one of the two annually elected chief magistrates who jointly ruled the republic.
in ancient Rome a man trained to fight with weapons against other men or wild animals in an arena.
the state council of the ancient Roman republic and empire, which shared legislative power with the popular assemblies, administration with the magistrates, and judicial power with the knights.
the Roman god of war in Roman mythology
the commander of a century in the ancient Roman army.
a sustained and enthusiastic show of appreciation from an audience, especially by means of applause.
an ancient Roman festival celebrated in December
a unit of 3,000–6,000 men in the ancient Roman army.

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(in ancient Rome) any of a number of officials who had charge of public revenue
a member of the highest class of official diviners of ancient Rome
a nation or person engaged in war or conflict, as recognized by international law.
Vadimo , The battlefield where Rome and the Etruscans clashed in 310 BC. .
a loose flowing outer garment worn by the citizens of ancient Rome, made of a single piece of cloth and covering the whole body apart from the right arm.
a general or governor of an ancient Roman province, or their deputy.
the processional entry of a victorious general into ancient Rome.
engagement in or the activities involved in war or conflict.
the person who documented the battle

20 Clues: the person who documented the battle • the Roman god of war in Roman mythology • (in the past) soldiers who fought on horseback. • an ancient Roman festival celebrated in December • a unit of 3,000–6,000 men in the ancient Roman army. • the commander of a century in the ancient Roman army. • engagement in or the activities involved in war or conflict. • ...

ancient Greece 2025-05-08

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a high hill is called a
who is the goddess of love
clear or ordered thinking
a group of warriors who stood close together in a square
a body of stories about gods and heroes that try to explain how the world works
who is the god of the underworld
who is the goddess of the hearth
a government in which people rule themselves
who is the god of war
who is the king of the gods
an agreement to work together
Greek-like is also known as
the greatest Greek doctor
who is the god of celebration

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who is the god of the sea
who is the goddess of wisdom
this invasion began a series of wars between Persia and Greece
a unit of soldiers who ride horses
a war between Athens and Sparta that threatened to tear all of Greece apart
who is the god of the sun
the Greek word for a city-state
people who had the right to participate in government
who is the goddess of the moon
who is the queen of the god
who is the goddess of agriculture
who is the messenger god
short stories that teach the reader lessons about life or give advice on how to live
a government in which only a few people have power
who is the god of metalworking
a leader who held power through the use of force

30 Clues: who is the god of war • a high hill is called a • who is the messenger god • who is the god of the sea • who is the god of the sun • clear or ordered thinking • the greatest Greek doctor • who is the goddess of love • who is the queen of the god • who is the king of the gods • Greek-like is also known as • who is the goddess of wisdom • an agreement to work together • ...

Sinbad Crossword 2025-05-08

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Sinbad often said that the _____________ man inside him would long for adventure
the animal the merchants tossed down the mountain to get diamonds
the first animal that Sinbad saw on the island on the First Voyage
the currency of money at the time
a very common literary device seen in The Seven Voyages of Sinbad
the type of trip that Sinbad goes on
the basis for Sinbad's stories and many of the creatures in it
the Sinbad that is telling the story
the translator of our version of Arabian Nights
the first word of the story
what the men collected to throw at the apes
what the men were collecting down the mountains
what Sinbad IS as he's telling the stories

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means captain or master
the hometown of Sinbad
an example is Sinbad talking about Solomon the son of David
the job of the Sinbad listening to the stories
the town that Sinbad often visited after his voyage on his way home
what the birds in Voyage 7 served
Sinbad binds his stuff up to travel in ____________
"There is no ___________ and there is no Might..."
the god that Sinbad worshipped and praised
the Old Man of the Sea
how many golden dinars Sinbad the Porter gets with each story
the large bird that attacks the ships and carries Sinbad off an island
the 8th word on line 6 of page 13
the 7th word on line 27 on page 20
a story told within a story
the last word on page 33 on line 32

29 Clues: the hometown of Sinbad • the Old Man of the Sea • means captain or master • a story told within a story • the first word of the story • the currency of money at the time • what the birds in Voyage 7 served • the 8th word on line 6 of page 13 • the 7th word on line 27 on page 20 • the last word on page 33 on line 32 • the type of trip that Sinbad goes on • ...

HOMESCHOOL ETYMOLOGY 2025-10-06

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SEIZE THE DAY
A COMPLETE FAILURE
THE WAY THINGS ARE PRESENTLY
THE VERY NATURE OF SOMETHING
SOCIAL MISTAKE
TO DRAG OR CARRY SOMETHING; TO MOVE SLOWLY
TO DESTROY BY SECRET MEANS
TO JOIN OR FIND PEACE
TO MAKE SOMETHING ILLEGAL
UNKNOWN OR IN DISGUISE
MEANS SACRED RULER - A PARTICULAR ORDER OF COMMAND
MEANS DEITY OR SOUL
THE GUILTY PERSON WHO COMMITTED A CRIME
SOMETHING FAKE OR INSINCERE
TO QUARREL OR SQUABBLE
SOMETHING UNPLEASANT
TO BITE OFF, LITTLE BY LITTLE
PREFIX FOR BAD OR WRONG
CRUNCHY, FRIED CHICKPEA BITES
PERSON WHO IS DISTANT, COLD, AND UNFRIENDLY
WHEN YOU WANT TO FACT-CHECK SOMETHING
PREFIX MEANING IN, INTO
NAMED AFTER THE ROMAN GODDESS OF AGRICULTURE
ORIGINALLY FROM SLAVIC FOLK TALES, A BEING THAT SURVIVES ON WARM BLOOD
ABSOLUTELY NOTHING, THOUGH LITERALLY BEANS

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I AM TO BLAME
TROUBLEMAKER, ORNERY, DIFFICULT
THE WEIGHT OF THE MATTER - SERIOUSNESS
MEANS LITTLE GNAT OR FLY
A PERSON WHO PRETENDS TO HAVE KNOWLEDGE THAT THEY DON'T
ATTEMPT TO OVERTHROW A GOVERNMENT - USUALLY ILLEGALLY
IN THE PAST, NO LONGER FASHIONABLE
TO NIBBLE OR SNACK
MEANS TO KIDNAP - STEAL ANOTHER PERSON'S WORK
PREFIX FOR WOMAN
LITERALLY MEANS TO WINK OR BLINK
NO LEADER OR RULER
WORD FOR WORD
THE KING IS HELPLESS
CLUMSY GIANT FROM NORSE MYTHOLOGY
SUBJECT TO DEATH
SERIOUS BACTERIAL OUTBREAK
TO ARGUE BACK AND FORTH
ROOT THAT MEANS TONGUE OR SPEECH
A FIGHT CAUSING DISORDER
OF THE SOUL, SPIRIT, OR MIND
ORIGINALLY AN ITALIAN CARD GAME
TO PURPOSELY EXCLUDE OR BANISH SOMEONE - USUALLY BY POPULAR VOTE

48 Clues: I AM TO BLAME • SEIZE THE DAY • WORD FOR WORD • SOCIAL MISTAKE • PREFIX FOR WOMAN • SUBJECT TO DEATH • A COMPLETE FAILURE • TO NIBBLE OR SNACK • NO LEADER OR RULER • MEANS DEITY OR SOUL • THE KING IS HELPLESS • SOMETHING UNPLEASANT • TO JOIN OR FIND PEACE • UNKNOWN OR IN DISGUISE • TO QUARREL OR SQUABBLE • TO ARGUE BACK AND FORTH • PREFIX FOR BAD OR WRONG • PREFIX MEANING IN, INTO • ...

Straka Family 2025 2025-07-26

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pint-sized patriarch and president
worth 1 point in pitch
90 x 1 + 10 - 90
Hoosier Husker cutting wisdom
Beware! New driver at the wheel!
MVP at home and daycare
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pianist
"Your people shall be my people, and your God my God"
homecoming king who reluctantly drove the Avon Lady's car
"baby" sitter
girl dad who could talk to a brick wall-and probably get it to talk back
Blue Dolphin
tallest grandchild Hint:"Keep the change you filthy animal."
911
Celebrates on Cinco de Mayo. Fiesta!
Four-year-old with big energy, a big heart, and even bigger opinions
She's always on your mind
Chief's fan
I was the first to call you Grandma!
Always brings the Joy!
Nebraska roots, Indiana root canals
luxury car
first to spot the shed, last to leave the field
transforms cow skin into gold

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perpetual banker
mom of two, born in August but would gladly trade the heat for hoodies and fall leaves
grillmaster
Pass the watermelon, please?
housekeeper
the old farmer's namesake
beetle residence
invented the drive-thru
the end of an era
"Yahweh is salvation"
matriarch
one syllable great-grandchild
the first letter is now the first and third
little buck-a-roo
She sees the vision, creates the plan, and brings it all to life.
graduated from a "rival" school of the mighty Huskies
heeler
winged lion of mythology
palindromic cookie maker
Annie IV
favorite son-in-law
fireman on Leave It to Beaver
born around Christmas, this baby brings the calm and the chaos

48 Clues: 19 • 911 • heeler • pianist • Annie IV • matriarch • luxury car • grillmaster • housekeeper • Chief's fan • Blue Dolphin • "baby" sitter • perpetual banker • 90 x 1 + 10 - 90 • beetle residence • the end of an era • little buck-a-roo • favorite son-in-law • "Yahweh is salvation" • worth 1 point in pitch • Always brings the Joy! • MVP at home and daycare • invented the drive-thru • winged lion of mythology • ...

Who Am I 2025-12-09

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– I eat nuts. The white line on my body is connected to a Hindu mythology (Omnivore)
– I am considered a lone bird soaring high in the sky (Carnivore)
– I climb trees and known to eat bananas (Omnivore)
– I eat grass. People take care of me because they love my wool (Herbivore)
– I am the king of the Jungle (Carnivore)
– Humans call me a pest since I can easily eat up any waste food (Omnivore)
– People often say I am cunning but I am quite shy (Omnivore)
– The cheese made from my milk is said to have a stronger taste than regular cheese (Herbivore)
– I am domestic bird and wake you up with my morning song (Omnivore)
– I am a night bird. In stories I am depicted as very wise (Carnivore)

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– I live in the wild. Road crossings are made with my name (Herbivore)
– I am a large fish and very friendly. Humans love to play with me (Carnivore)
– I am an old Disney character and love to eat small plants and worms (Omnivore)
– I eat grains and small insects and worms. Humans love to eat me and grow me for my eggs (Omnivore)
– My tail holds poison. A car is named after me (Carnivore)
– My long trunk helps me pick up berries from trees (Herbivore)
– I am the fastest flightless bird (Omnivore)
– I eat tree leaves and have a long neck (Herbivore)
– I am black in colour and there are tales and songs about me are popular among children (Omnivore)
– My milk is traditionally used to make many things like cream, butter and cheese (Herbivore)

20 Clues: – I am the king of the Jungle (Carnivore) • – I am the fastest flightless bird (Omnivore) • – I climb trees and known to eat bananas (Omnivore) • – I eat tree leaves and have a long neck (Herbivore) • – My tail holds poison. A car is named after me (Carnivore) • – People often say I am cunning but I am quite shy (Omnivore) • ...

Types of Books 2024-01-24

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Fact-based writing exploring various subjects, from science to history, providing valuable information and expanding knowledge.
Exciting tales of exploration, courage, and discovery, encouraging readers to embark on thrilling journeys through the pages.
Informative narratives that bring history to life, making past events, cultures, and societies accessible and fascinating for young readers.
An intriguing plot where young minds can follow clues, solve puzzles, and uncover secrets, keeping them on the edge of their seats.
Intriguing tales based on myths and legends from diverse cultures, introducing young readers to ancient stories and beliefs.

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Inspiring true stories of remarkable individuals, providing insight into their lives, achievements, and contributions to the world.
Light-hearted and funny tales that bring joy and laughter, using humor to entertain and engage young readers.
Transporting readers to magical realms with mythical creatures, epic quests, and enchanted worlds, sparking creativity and wonder.
Imaginative narratives exploring dystopian worlds and societies, encouraging critical thinking about the future and social issues.
Expressive and rhythmic verses, offering a poetic journey of emotions, nature, and imagination, encouraging a love for language.
Traditional stories passed down through generations, rooted in cultural folklore, offering insights into diverse customs and traditions.

11 Clues: Light-hearted and funny tales that bring joy and laughter, using humor to entertain and engage young readers. • Intriguing tales based on myths and legends from diverse cultures, introducing young readers to ancient stories and beliefs. • ...

Spelling Week 18 Crossword Puzzle 2023-04-28

Spelling Week 18 Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

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The ____ at the museum was excited to talk about the new rocks and minerals they discovered
If you want to learn more about the environment and living things on earth, you should study ____
In college, I took an ____ class which taught me about how man came to be as well as the various cultures around the world.
Being a marine ____ sounds so fun because you get to learn about the various life forms in the ocean
My cousin who wanted to become a doctor that focuses on skin, went to ____ school
Iron Man claimed he was a ____ because he used his money to help organizations in need
In Greek ____, there are many famous gods and goddesses like Zeus and Athena
I have free tickets to the orchestra show tonight because my friend is the conductor to the ____

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A ____ can help your skin if it has a lot of blemishes
In our ____ class, we will dissect a frog to learn more about it's body
Urban ____ started concerning themselves with children growing up in polluted environments.
He wanted to learn more about the various cultures outside his country, so he became a(n) ____
When the billionaire donates money in ____, she changes the lives of people who have no hope
I really wanted to know more about the types of rocks in America, so I signed up for a ____ class

14 Clues: A ____ can help your skin if it has a lot of blemishes • In our ____ class, we will dissect a frog to learn more about it's body • In Greek ____, there are many famous gods and goddesses like Zeus and Athena • My cousin who wanted to become a doctor that focuses on skin, went to ____ school • ...

2022 Fall P. 3 Class Words 2022-08-30

2022 Fall P. 3 Class Words crossword puzzle

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(Noun) A dialogue between three people.
member of an Iroquoian people originally inhabiting part of New York State.
fashionable among wealthy or stylish people. (adj.)
To copy by tracing(noun)
an intense feeling of deep affection.
a cry of joy or satisfaction when one finds or discovers something. (exclamation)
Trousers, esp. Loose baggy ones
The act of arranging bacon strips on a frying pan in the most efficient way possible given the dimensions of your pan. The goal is to maximize the number of bacon strips on the heating surface without leaving any part of any strip uncooked.
A projecting podar of a fortification built at an angle to the line of wall, so as to allow defensive fire in several directions. (Noun)
Clumsy or unskillful with both hands(adj)
by or based on inheritance
A cause of a commotion and or fuss.
A religion founded by the Persian prophet Zoroaster

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practice of having more than one wife at a time.
Naturally accompanying or associated (adj)
Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of it kind. (adj)
A branch of medicine dealing with the ear, nose, or throat.
The meaning of sesquipedalian is having many syllables : long
Extraordinarily good; Wonderful (adj.)
the practice or custom of having more than one wife or husband at the same time.
Adj, Cunning,scheming, and unscrupulous, especially in politics
Adj. Insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusquely imperious way.
GoodBye
Hero in Greek Mythology
Mystic, oracular
“Noun”, Mental or emotional stability or composaure, especially under tension or strain

26 Clues: GoodBye • Mystic, oracular • Hero in Greek Mythology • To copy by tracing(noun) • by or based on inheritance • Trousers, esp. Loose baggy ones • A cause of a commotion and or fuss. • an intense feeling of deep affection. • Extraordinarily good; Wonderful (adj.) • (Noun) A dialogue between three people. • Clumsy or unskillful with both hands(adj) • ...

Fish Tank 2022-07-23

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why do ___________ roll backwards off the boat?
an event that is known to be ruined
a white person may begin to do an Irish jig when provided with this dessert food
cloud rap group with members such as Bladee and Ecco2k
a fruit that bryant is known to eat
if a user of fish tank wanted to work out, they would likely go to this establishment
Japanese leader who was shot with a shotgun
Josh's previous username, before imabot
Ruppert’s ex-mc girlfriend
predecessor to Fish Tank
god of thunder in norse mythology

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video game that can be described as a hybrid of Overwatch and CSGO
rapper influenced by other genres such as witch house and black metal
a name that may be used to insult a certain valorant egirl
Joshua believes that everett may suffer from this mental illness, due to his constant change in beliefs
the snack shack in our school will soon be themed after this nation
Brendan infamously does not care for this 2022 film
an exclusive club where pancakes are forbidden to be talked about
Brendan’s true first name
a since deleted channel where Ethan would share what was on his mind
Ruppert is known to be worse than this german leader
a wing sauce that everett infamously could not handle the heat of when visiting Buffalo Wild Wings
a character created by Everett, known for his tips and advice on life
a fish named after a weapon, or the owner of fish tank's role
popular anime centered around pirates
Hideous creature known to frequent the ruppert household
We server ___ here

27 Clues: We server ___ here • predecessor to Fish Tank • Brendan’s true first name • Ruppert’s ex-mc girlfriend • god of thunder in norse mythology • an event that is known to be ruined • a fruit that bryant is known to eat • popular anime centered around pirates • Josh's previous username, before imabot • Japanese leader who was shot with a shotgun • ...

"M" words 2022-08-29

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squeeze this fruit into a margarita then garnish
post graduate degree covers law, marketing, HR
country in South Africa separate from Zimbabwe
examples of this are creme brûlé, bananas foster
abbreviation for work at home mom
a sequence of single notes makes a nice one of these
yellowish fossilized resin often used in jewelry
eaten fresh or dry, a sweet dark fruit yummy in salads
way more luxurious than the way we used to camp
a journalist placed within a military unit
seeing a sheet of water in the desert, optical illusion
left in the wake of an aircraft, believed covert
the captain in '20K Leagues under the sea," otherwise Dory's lost son
in mythology, a spirit in the woods or lake
butter substitute

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sad and pensive state, think Freud
"Hey, Mr. -- man, play a song for me..."
"me, -- and I"
to follow a winding trail or river, and sometimes we get off track
an official ban of arms or oil with a country
gentle music that creates a relaxed atmosphere
in Judaism, this is the 'day of atonement'
Australia's most accomplished song bird, walks instead of waddles
electronic notes or messages frequently checked
lots of these in England, Pittsburgh's ride up an incline in one
in formation, makes a chain reaction on your table
...and cheese
the only day of the week with an "m"
historically, these sellers created a middle class
a prefix that connotes 'all ways or places'
the eternal city, likely was not built in a day

31 Clues: ...and cheese • "me, -- and I" • butter substitute • abbreviation for work at home mom • sad and pensive state, think Freud • the only day of the week with an "m" • "Hey, Mr. -- man, play a song for me..." • in Judaism, this is the 'day of atonement' • a journalist placed within a military unit • a prefix that connotes 'all ways or places' • ...

Beowulf Vocab Crossword 2022-09-07

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left England around 410 and left behind temples, waterworks, roads, and some words
a reference to another text (Grendel came from Cain- from the Bible)
spoken from around 1100-1500 (Chaucer’s language)
the language of the church; was written down
the language of Beowulf; started around 450 with the Germanic tribes that invaded England
French gained speed as THE language until English took over after this war
were on the British Isles before the Romans conquered in 43 A.D.; Celtics
Hoo the ancient ship burial site in England where Anglo-Saxon era treasures were found
the earliest ancestral form of English; our language “grandmother”
a famous Celtic leader
the conqueror who invaded England in 1066 and brought French from Normandy
the king who defended England from the Vikings and had works translated into English
spoken by Shakespeare; 1500-present

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what you would have to pay as compensation if you killed/injured someone in A-S life
the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words
A descriptive compound word used in Beowulf
a bond of loyalty that a thane would show his lord
a singing storyteller also known as a bard
famous Latin writer who gave English its first national history (The Ecclesiastical History..)
the language the Vikings brought with them to England
the Old English word for “fate” *God determined this, but in mythology the 3 Norns/Fates
an instrument that would accompany a singing storyteller
the number of primary stresses each line of Beowulf contains
a fictional character who was a Geat who left Sweden to defend Hrothgar from Grendel
one of the names from which England was named (after one of the Germanic tribes)

Test your knowledge on the Isle of Bria 2020-02-24

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Queen of the gods
method an approach to teaching developed by the Greek philosopher, Socrates, which involves teaching people to think by asking questions
goddess of wisdom and war, patron goddess of Athens
Goddess of love and beauty
Ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician whose ideas led to the field of geometry
a type of government in which all power is held in the hands of one ruler, usually a military leader
Ancient Greek doctor who is often called the "father of medicine"
Ancient Athenian leader who strove to make Athens the center of art and literature and who was responsible for building the Parthenon.
valuables taken in war

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a government run by the people in which citizens make their laws
Peninsula a stretch of land that extends southward into the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea
developed written code of Athenian law 620 BC
Ancient Greek poet who composed two poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, about the Trojan War
sea goddesses in mythology that sang a lured sailors to their deaths.
a mountain in northern Greece thought by the ancient Greeks to be the home of their gods
a government that is run by a few people, usually by members of rich, powerful families
Scientist of the Hellenistic Age who was the first person to explain how levers work
powerful military ships - on the bow was a bronze-tipped battering ram, which could easily slice through a wooden ship.
the basic law making body in a democracy, made up of a group of citizens
a system of government ruled by a queen or a king; "one ruler"
King of the gods
another name for city-state used by the Greeks

22 Clues: King of the gods • Queen of the gods • valuables taken in war • Goddess of love and beauty • developed written code of Athenian law 620 BC • another name for city-state used by the Greeks • goddess of wisdom and war, patron goddess of Athens • a system of government ruled by a queen or a king; "one ruler" • a government run by the people in which citizens make their laws • ...

spelling 2020-04-06

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an apparatus consisting of a tube attached to a set of mirrors or prisms, by which an observer (typically in a submerged submarine or behind a high obstacle) can see things that are otherwise out of sight.
a device used to measure temperature
a metric unit of measurement equal to 1,000 metres
the branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings
the branch of mathematics concerned with the properties and relations of points, lines, surfaces, solids, and higher dimensional analogues
an optical instrument used for viewing very small objects
an instrument measuring atmospheric pressure
an instrument on a vehicle's dashboard indicating its speed
a vacuum flask
the study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere
a straight line passing from side to side through the centre of a body or figure, especially a circle or sphere

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a device that automatically regulates temperature
the study of myths
one thousandth of a metre
an optical instrument designed to make distant objects appear nearer
a medical instrument for listening to the action of someone's heart or breathing
the outermost parts or boundary of an area or object
relating to or produced by the internal heat of the earth
the science which deals with the physical structure and substance of the earth
a small cavity in rock lined with crystals or other mineral matter
the study of the origin of words
the scientific study of the behaviour, structure, physiology, classification, and distribution of animals
a forecast of a person's future, based on the relative positions of the stars and planets at the time of that person's birth

23 Clues: a vacuum flask • the study of myths • one thousandth of a metre • the study of the origin of words • a device used to measure temperature • an instrument measuring atmospheric pressure • a device that automatically regulates temperature • a metric unit of measurement equal to 1,000 metres • the outermost parts or boundary of an area or object • ...

Poetic Terms and Devices - Figurative Language 2020-09-25

Poetic Terms and Devices - Figurative Language crossword puzzle

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Contrasting words, phrases, or ideas that contrast in unexpected ways are placed near each other.
Giving human characteristics or nature to non-human things
The repetition of specific consonant sounds
An apparent contradiction in a situation or statement which is, nevertheless, true.
A rhyme not occurring at the ends of a poem's lines
The repetition of specific vowel sounds
A poem that tells a story
A specific rhyme pattern that repeats in a poem
A two syllables rhyme
The sharing of similar sounds in words
A brief, undeveloped reference to a presumably familiar place, event, or figure from literature, history, mythology, or the Bible.
A narrative poem concerning a serious topic, usually containing heroic deeds or actions
The implications of a word beyond the dictionary definition
A comparison between two objects that doesn't use the words "like" or "as"
A poem having no rhyme or regular meter

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A figure of speech in which a part is used to represent the whole
The running over of a sentence or thought into the next couplet or line without a pause at the end of the line
A rhyme occuring at the end of a poem's lines
The dictionary definition of a word
The repetition of beginning constanant sounds
The overall topic or idea of a poem
A poem expressing personal thoughts or feelings
An emotional effect that the text creates for the audience
an over exageration
The words rhyme to the eye but not the ear
The use of words to represent or recreate sounds
A comparison between two objects using the words "like" or "as"
The speaker's attitude

28 Clues: an over exageration • A two syllables rhyme • The speaker's attitude • A poem that tells a story • The dictionary definition of a word • The overall topic or idea of a poem • The sharing of similar sounds in words • The repetition of specific vowel sounds • A poem having no rhyme or regular meter • The words rhyme to the eye but not the ear • ...

Unit 2 Vocabulary 2020-12-17

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starting with the earliest and following the order in which they occurred
a sea or stretch of water containing many islands (a group of islands)
the people of the pre-Roman civilization who lived in the areas that make up modern day Tuscany, Northern Umbria and Lazio regions of Italy
a state made up of an independent city and surrounding land controlled by a government
the part or parts of a country far from the capital or chief city
stories based on a culture’s belief system about their gods/goddesses
relating to an empire; majestic
spiritual philosophy in India founded by Siddartha Gautama (later known as Buddha) whose belief is that suffering is caused by man’s desire
a spiritual philosophy originating in China from Confucius whose teachings focused on good moral character & mutual respect
a Chinese philosophy based on the writings of Lao-tzu which focused on simplicity & respect for nature/natural balance

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an advanced state of development in civilizations in the areas of art, science, religion, and technology
having internal connections between the parts and elements
a monotheistic religion that is based on the teachings of Jesus
the monotheistic religion of the Jewish people that stresses the belief in one God
a form of government ruled by the people
country whose ruler is called an emperor
main spiritual philosophy connected to the Indian Caste system that focuses on a person’s behavior & the consequences associated with them
A body of land surrounded by water on 3 sides
the spreading of something more widely
study of the basic ideas about knowledge, right and wrong, reasoning, and the value of things

20 Clues: relating to an empire; majestic • the spreading of something more widely • a form of government ruled by the people • country whose ruler is called an emperor • A body of land surrounded by water on 3 sides • having internal connections between the parts and elements • a monotheistic religion that is based on the teachings of Jesus • ...

History Unit 1 2021-09-09

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the stage of human social and cultural development and organization that is considered most advanced.
a kind of clay used as a building material, typically in the form of sun-dried bricks.
an ancient Inca device for recording information, consisting of variously colored threads knotted in different ways.
make or form (sloping land) into a number of level flat areas resembling a series of steps.
an amount of something left over when requirements have been met; an excess of production or supply over demand.
the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively.
a social division in a traditional society consisting of families or communities linked by social, economic, religious, or blood ties, with a common culture and dialect, typically having a recognized leader.
a group of Native Americans living in a small community
a deified ancestral spirit in the mythology of the Pueblo people.
a raised road or track across low or wet ground.

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an official agreement intended to resolve a dispute or conflict.
Houses a large house in the ground (usually circular) used for shelter
a boss or leader
Builders a member of a group of prehistoric inhabitants of the Mississippi region who built altar-mounds
a city that with its surrounding territory forms an independent state.
Region a region with people who share common cultural characteristics
the spreading of something more widely
League a league of Iroquois tribes including originally the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga and Seneca (the Five Nations); after 1722 they were joined by the Tuscarora
ceremonial distribution of property and gifts to affirm or reaffirm social status
a group of close-knit and interrelated families
a huge mass of ice that moves slowly over land.

21 Clues: a boss or leader • the spreading of something more widely • a group of close-knit and interrelated families • a huge mass of ice that moves slowly over land. • a raised road or track across low or wet ground. • a group of Native Americans living in a small community • an official agreement intended to resolve a dispute or conflict. • ...

english puzzle 2021-03-02

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A flat terrace below the
the second category
Characters support the plot.
comes from the Greek verb meaning “to do” or “to act.”
during the 5th century had huge advances in philosophy, rhetoric, literature, science, architecture, and visual arts.
number of people in a chorus
A tragic hero is a man of
The orchestra was circular and 65 ft. in diameter.
The arrangements of the events in the play
Something to shock the audience
Two key influences on Greek drama were the of Homer
Usage of words to express thought
the fourth category
one of the 4 categories
traditional performed by large choruses.
was a monster, part lion, eagle and more.
served as the(dancing space).
in greek chorus means
In the middle of the orchestra was placed a thymele (altar).
City Dionysia was a religious and civic celebration where theatrical performances were given as offerings from the city to Dionysus.
sophocles wrote how many plays

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the third category
The slope of the hill served as the theatron (seeing space).
lived during this period, and is considered the father of Western philosophy.
how many of sophocles' plays lived
first recorded theatrical event – best tragedy contest.
derived from his name, is still used to refer to actors today.
Song sung by chorus should be part of the plot
How speech reveals character
The major festival was the
first great theorist of dramatic art,
Literary critics attribute the fall of the hero to a
A creature in classical mythology who was part man and part goat, famous for being drunk and sexual.
god of wine and fertility
is the origin of our word scene.

35 Clues: the third category • the second category • the fourth category • in greek chorus means • one of the 4 categories • A flat terrace below the • A tragic hero is a man of • god of wine and fertility • The major festival was the • Characters support the plot. • number of people in a chorus • How speech reveals character • served as the(dancing space). • sophocles wrote how many plays • ...

Roman and Greek cross puzzle 2021-02-11

Roman and Greek cross puzzle crossword puzzle

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While Roman Emperors liked to celebrate themselves by building monuments, Ancient civilizations liked to commemorate their victories in battle over an
As the Greeks were allowed to marry more than once, the Romans were not they were forever
Like art in other aspects of Ancient Roman culture, Roman architecture borrowed heavily from
The gods were very important to both the Romans and Greeks they were both very
In Rome, singing and dancing were also a big part of their
Like Greek, Roman towns consisted of buildings and
A collection of traditional stories, beliefs, and rituals that they used to describe the history and religious beliefs that the Romans used was called
Both Romans and Greeks focused on their art on important
In Greece woman did not have many rights in Rome woman had more

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In both Rome and Greece, many different people had many different
important thing in both Rome and Greece for the wealthy was
While the Romans were a Republic, the Greeks were a
Something that was important to the Romans that was not important to the Greeks was
Like the Romans their projects were never small
Something that was a big part of the Roman culture was
Romans and Greeks found an easier way of writing called
Romans earlier referred people who couldn’t speak Greek as barbarians, but later referred to them as big groups of
Rome was found on the coast of middle Italy, as today it is the capital of the country
Another big part of Rome and Greek culture was
If you wore nice clothes and nice homes you were considered

20 Clues: Another big part of Rome and Greek culture was • Like the Romans their projects were never small • Like Greek, Roman towns consisted of buildings and • While the Romans were a Republic, the Greeks were a • Something that was a big part of the Roman culture was • Romans and Greeks found an easier way of writing called • ...

And the Lucky Number Is.. 2023-05-17

And the Lucky Number Is.. crossword puzzle

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belief that is not based on human reason or scientific knowledge, but is connected with old ideas about magic, etc.
to experience difficulty and make a very great effort in order to do something
someone who studies or writes about the meaning of life
a popular belief that is probably not true
bad luck, or an unlucky event
human society with its well developed social organizations, or the culture and way of life of a society or country at a particular period in time
to give a particular job or piece of work to someone
the ability to keep doing something difficult, unpleasant, or painful for a long time
morally bad, cruel, or very unpleasant

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the opinion that people in general have about someone or something, or how much respect or admiration someone or something receives, based on past behaviour or character
someone who studies astrology and uses it to tell people how they believe it will affect their lives
opposed to change or suggestion
to try to do or continue doing something in a determined but often unreasonable way
related to a religion or a god
an organization, especially a business, or a difficult and important plan, especially one that will earn money
the use of special powers to make things happen that would usually be impossible, such as in stories for children
to fail to include or do something
something that is considered to be a sign of how a future event will take place
to spend time thinking about a possibility or making a decision
all the people of about the same age within a society or within a particular family

20 Clues: bad luck, or an unlucky event • related to a religion or a god • opposed to change or suggestion • to fail to include or do something • morally bad, cruel, or very unpleasant • a popular belief that is probably not true • to give a particular job or piece of work to someone • someone who studies or writes about the meaning of life • ...

The Underworld 2023-05-24

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Cerberus guarded the _____ of the underworld
Chambers in the caves of the underworld
Where the dead pass as soon as they die
The spiritual part of a human or animal, regarded as immortal
What you are if you go to the underworld
The River of the unbreakable oath by which the gods swear
Son of Nyx known as Hypnos
The punishers of evildoers
the River of fire
3-headed guard of the underworld's gates
Known as Daemones in greek mythology
The kingdom of the dead
One of the 3 judges of the dead once the cruel King of Crete
Another King of Crete whom every 9 years sent 7 boys and 7 girls to the labyrinth to be eaten b the Minotaur, after his death he became one of the 3 judges of the dead
The wicked were _____ for their past sins
The River of Woe
Shadow-like creatures whose existence is like a miserable dream

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The River of Forgetfulness
One of the sons of Zeus known for his famous justice who after his death became one of the 3 judges of the dead
Ruler of the underworld
The River of Lamentation
Son of Nyx twin of Hypnos
One of the 3 Erinyes her sisters were Alecto and Megaera
Boatman who ferries the souls of the dead whose lips carried money when buried
Queen of the underworld
One of the 3 Erinyes her sisters Tisiphone and Alecto
The prison of the Sons of the Earth
Where they hold the sons of the earth not Tartarus but what Tartarus is described as
Another name for Hades
One of the 3 Erinyes her sisters were Megaera and Tisiphone

30 Clues: The River of Woe • the River of fire • Another name for Hades • Ruler of the underworld • Queen of the underworld • The kingdom of the dead • The River of Lamentation • Son of Nyx twin of Hypnos • The River of Forgetfulness • Son of Nyx known as Hypnos • The punishers of evildoers • The prison of the Sons of the Earth • Known as Daemones in greek mythology • ...

some memories 2023-06-25

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Sweet tea with chewy balls
Sammy Show-Toes' best assets
First live show where we danced together
Your preferred colour of wine
Arm-bruising activity I am banned from
Kid rapper // anxious dog
Ancient mythology
Sweet dry fruit // seed that can make "coffee"
favourite fruit
Food intolerance
Dream motorcycle brand
Sweaty activity
Happy tattoo on your ankle
Tasty snack
Forbidden nickname
Slurpy soup you are shy to eat in public
"I got a story to tell" rapper
Shoe brand recently added to your closet
Mexican nap spot
Dream investment property in the country
Type of fasting
One part of your body i love to kiss
Outdoor winter party where you lost your phone (almost)
Dog-walking app
Relaxing resort we are forbidden to attend

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Reptile you hung from my neck
Matching tattoo
Fragrant flower you always need to smell
Italian Pie
Mountain trek
Gremlin office dog
"can a man live?" rapper Mac
Hand-rolled asian delicacy
Bar where we first kissed
Sandy locale in Verdun we explored late at night
"you make sense of the --"
Type of squat I learned
5 à 7 beverage that always hits
Best scooter company
Office messaging software
Ignitable scented wax decoration
Tasty fungus // hallucinogenic drug
Type of class we are forbidden to take
Measure that ceases to exist when we are together
Favourite green drink
Daily lunchtime activity
En Pure DJ
Joints with multiple surgeries
Midday energy powder

49 Clues: En Pure DJ • Italian Pie • Tasty snack • Mountain trek • Matching tattoo • favourite fruit • Sweaty activity • Type of fasting • Dog-walking app • Food intolerance • Mexican nap spot • Ancient mythology • Gremlin office dog • Forbidden nickname • Best scooter company • Midday energy powder • Favourite green drink • Dream motorcycle brand • Type of squat I learned • Daily lunchtime activity • ...

Changing Rights and Freedons: Aboriginals 2013-02-03

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were directed at Aboriginal Australians and non-British migrants who
Reconciliation by the government where they focus on practical things which improve the living standards of Indigenous people, such as providing the same quality of housing or water that non-Indigenous communities receive.
originating in and characteristic of a particular region or country; native
a person having one-fourth black ancestry
self-government: government of a political unit by its own people
out to white families

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original or earliest known; native; indigenous
they will fit in and become part of a different culture or way of life. Assimilation
the generations of Aboriginal children taken away from
the act of protecting or the state of being protected; preservation from injury or harm
To put aside a difference and come together as friends.
The policy of trying to make people change their culture or way of life
interposition or interference of one state in the affairs of another
families by government, churches and welfare groups to be raised in institutions or
A ward of the state is an adult or child whose guardianship is determined by a judge who appoints a government agency to oversee the ward of the state's affairs.
an act or instance of integrating a racial, religious, or ethnic group
to separate or set apart from others or from the main body or group; isolate
the ancient time of the creation of all things by sacred ancestors, whose spirits continue into the present, as conceived in the mythology of the Australian Aborigines
in Australia after 1945.
the position of an individual in relation to another or others, especially in regard to social or professional standing.

Chapter 25: Baroque in Northern Europe 2013-04-16

Chapter 25: Baroque in Northern Europe crossword puzzle

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Artist who merged real life documentation with mythology in Marie de'Medici's painted life.
The artist that made a landscape painting with cows and a milkmaid.
The erroneous title of one of Rembrandt's group portrait paintings.
Architect of the new Saint Paul's in London, England.
The title of the painting Judith Leyster does which reveals her standing in society.
Artist who portrays a scene of both festivity and misery for children.
Artist who created the Vanitas Still Life that is loaded with symbolism.
This is the type of print which Rembrandt made for Christ with the Sick Around Him, Receiving the Children.
Artist who painted the Adoration of the Shepherds with a completely secular approach.
Artist who only worked in 'grand manner,' as in his example Et in Arcadia Ego.
Artist who was known for his keen observations and studies, created Woman Holding a Balance.
Artist who created Family of Country People.

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Artist who portrayed the absolutist monarch Charles I at a sharp angle looking down so as not to highlight his short stature.
The palace that replaced a simple lodge to demonstrate the power and wealth of France.
Gerrit van Honthorst's painting of a carefree and dramatically lit dinner festivity.
The etching by Callot that shows some of the horrors of war.
Artist who painted Still Life with Flowers, Goblet, Dried Fruit, and Pretzels.
Architect of the Banqueting House at Whitehall.
The act of framing the edge to lead the eye by using an object or figure.
Artist who worked on group portraiture, and a looser way to organize them; known for his archers.
A device to project what it was aimed at onto a surface was called a camera ________.
Artist who portrayed Louis XIV in all his grandeur.

22 Clues: Artist who created Family of Country People. • Architect of the Banqueting House at Whitehall. • Artist who portrayed Louis XIV in all his grandeur. • Architect of the new Saint Paul's in London, England. • The etching by Callot that shows some of the horrors of war. • The artist that made a landscape painting with cows and a milkmaid. • ...

Crossword Puzzle1 (Chap 6) 2018-05-27

Crossword Puzzle1 (Chap 6) crossword puzzle

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ad. In fact or to all purposes; practically
v. To command (someone) not to do something
n. One who practices magic; a sorcerer or magician
n. the inevitable fortune that befalls a person or thing; destiny
n. A usually sweet course or dish, as of fruit, ice cream, or pastry, served at the end of a meal
a. Causing or tending to cause death
n. Accumulated or stored wealth in the form of money, jewels, or other valuables
v. To set going by taking the first step; begin
a. Extremely aggressive or violent
a. Of or relating to institutionalized education and scholarship, especially at a college or university
v. To have as a meaning, suggestion, or association; stand for or symbolize
n. A body or collection of myths belonging to a people and addressing their origin, history, deities, ancestors, and heroes.
v. To direct the eyes at or toward something briefly

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v. To pull up something from the ground
a. Being entirely without flaw or imperfection
a. Brought from wildness into a domesticated or tractable state
n. a literary or dialect word for snake
n. the principal lecturer or teacher in a field of learning at a university or college
a. Having lost all hope; despairing.
n. Recognition of the quality, value, significance, or magnitude of people and things.
v. To bring back into existence or use; reestablish
v. To carry (something) on one's person from one place to another
a. Judging severely and finding fault
n. The organism or organisms resulting from sexual or asexual reproduction.

24 Clues: a. Extremely aggressive or violent • a. Causing or tending to cause death • a. Having lost all hope; despairing. • a. Judging severely and finding fault • v. To pull up something from the ground • n. a literary or dialect word for snake • ad. In fact or to all purposes; practically • v. To command (someone) not to do something • ...

Vocab Master List Crossword 2022-01-19

Vocab Master List Crossword crossword puzzle

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Differing from expected norms of behavior; evil
a warning or hint of a future event, particularly in a narrative story.
a young person who is thin and looks unhealthy and uncared for
a moment of sudden revelation or insight
a secret plan between two or more people to do something illegal or wring
a regular payment made to a person during retirement and drawn from an investment fund into which the person or their employer paid during that person’s working life
start to lose strength or momentum
An act or behavior that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct
a set of stories or beliefs about a particular person, institution or situation
to free oneself from constraint or difficulty
Detailed and complicated in design or planning.
a ravine or channel formed by the movement of water

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a literary principle stating that the writer should only introduce story elements that will impact the outcome of the story.
Having or showing skill in achieving one’s goals through deceit or evasion
The quality of knowing everything. Narrators in stories can be omniscient (all-knowing) or semi-omniscient (knowing many things but not all)
having an obstinate or uncooperative attitude
the equipment, machinery, or structure needed for or maintaining an activity, task, or organization
A building or group of buildings used to house soldiers
a tenant farmer who gives labor as a form of rent
to deal with something in an unrealistic, ideal fashion; to portray something as better than it actually is or was.
to make a story more interesting or attractive by adding extra details, especially if those details are not true

21 Clues: start to lose strength or momentum • a moment of sudden revelation or insight • having an obstinate or uncooperative attitude • to free oneself from constraint or difficulty • Differing from expected norms of behavior; evil • Detailed and complicated in design or planning. • a tenant farmer who gives labor as a form of rent • ...

History of Greek Theater-Nekolus Currence 2022-01-11

History of Greek Theater-Nekolus Currence crossword puzzle

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The arrangements of the events in the play
How speech reveals character
A flat terrace below the slope served as the (dancing space).
is the origin of our word scene. It provided a place for actors to relax or to change costumes and masks.
people that play instruments
the word comes from the Greek verb meaning “to do” or “to act."
Characters support the plot. Their motivation drives the play.
the subject of the major festival was the
people in a play
Song sung by chorus should be part of the plot
The word is an ancient Greek word for a king who did not inherit their throne, but had taken it.
a monster sent by the goddess Hera to protect the city of Thebes.
(non-speaking extras)
dionysus was the of wine and fertility

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He wrote around 123 plays, only 7 of which survive.
Literary critics attribute the fall of the
Thespis was the first winner. He
a part of a song that is repeated after each verse, typically by more than one singer
Something to shock the audience
actor. The word derived from his name, is still used to refer to actors today.
Usage of words to express thought
A creature in classical mythology who was part man and part goat, famous for being drunk
The slope of the hill served as the (seeing space).
In the middle of the orchestra was placed a (altar).
drama was presented at festivals honoring the god
to a
the earliest known playwright
was the first great theorist of dramatic art, who defined the word tragedy in his work Poetics.

28 Clues: to a • people in a play • (non-speaking extras) • How speech reveals character • people that play instruments • the earliest known playwright • Something to shock the audience • Thespis was the first winner. He • Usage of words to express thought • dionysus was the of wine and fertility • the subject of the major festival was the • The arrangements of the events in the play • ...

The Hidden Oracle 2022-02-16

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The human alias of Apollo
the new human oracle
When Apollo reaches camp half blood, he learns the oracle can no longer deliver ___
The centaur activities director at camp half-blood
An ancient maze built by Daedalus where the demigods enter during their race
The evil giant snake that Apollo had killed to gain control of the oracle that is now ressurected
The main character
The type of mythology the book follows
Meg's mother
Percy's Girlfriend, also the daughter of Athena
The demigod son of Hades in camp Half-Blood
The safe haven for demigods where underage demigods stay at during the summer
Apollo makes and breaks a promise to never play __ again
Apollo's father and the king of the Gods

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The grove Rhea created to see the future
An ancient, evil company controlled by three ancient roman emperors who have conspired against the gods for centuries
The campers participate in a ____
A famous demgod hero and son of Poseidon
The karpoi that Meg summons whenever she is in trouble to save her
The main villain of the story, a descendant of Apollo and an old emperor of Rome, Meg's stepfather
The alias/alter ego of emperor Nero
son of Hephaestus, one of Apollo's favorite heroes and creator of the "Valdezinator"
Meg and Apollo are attacked by ___
The mysterious place that can see the future and give out prophecies
Apollo's sister
The home of the gods
The setting of the book
The giant robot controlled by Triumvirate Holdings that tries to destroy camp half-bloood
Mother of Zeus and the other first-generation gods
The demigod who Apollo has to serve and betrays Apollo

30 Clues: Meg's mother • Apollo's sister • The main character • the new human oracle • The home of the gods • The setting of the book • The human alias of Apollo • The campers participate in a ____ • Meg and Apollo are attacked by ___ • The alias/alter ego of emperor Nero • The type of mythology the book follows • The grove Rhea created to see the future • ...

RIDDLE ME THIS 2022-04-14

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a sequence of numbers to open a lock
a king in greek mythology that would trap children in a labyrinth
the character that says “Good Night, Good night! Parting is such sweet sorrow, that I shall say good night till it be morrow.”
a game where you use pieces with letters to make words
the study of coded communications
the villain in the Saw movie franchise
the sport Tiger Woods plays
the machine the germans used to code messages during World War II
a party game named after a part of the brain
a toy with six faces, each a different color
when a group of larks are present I create a sense of extreme happiness
a phrase to ask something
a mountain range in California
a number game played on a 9x9 grid
a game where you find clues in an enclosed space to exit

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a confusing problem
country whose capital is New Delhi
the name of the Sesame Street character that lives in a trash can
a problem or word play created to make you think
a strategy to gain an advantage especially in chess
I'm a plague without disease, you see me perched above your head
a popular autumn activity involving a network of paths in a field
you hear my voice after you have spoken
the team that beat the New York Giants in the 1923 World Series
a state of extreme happiness without larks but one that you can watch on your screen
to make someone confused
Batman villain who uses riddles
airline company formed on March 2, 1925
a coded way of writing

29 Clues: a confusing problem • a coded way of writing • to make someone confused • a phrase to ask something • the sport Tiger Woods plays • a mountain range in California • Batman villain who uses riddles • the study of coded communications • country whose capital is New Delhi • a number game played on a 9x9 grid • a sequence of numbers to open a lock • ...

countries 2023-08-21

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- Known for its vibrant festivals like Dia de los Muertos and delicious cuisine.
- Famous for its unique wildlife and stunning landscapes.
- Land of diverse landscapes, from the Atacama Desert to Patagonia.
- Known for the Eiffel Tower and fine cuisine.
- Home to the pyramids and ancient pharaohs.
- Land of sushi, cherry blossoms, and advanced technology.
- Famous for its pristine alpine scenery, chocolate, and watchmaking.
- Land of bustling markets, historical landmarks, and pho noodles.
- Home to the pyramids and ancient pharaohs.
- Known for reggae music, beautiful beaches, and vibrant culture.
- Birthplace of democracy and ancient Greek mythology.
- Birthplace of pizza, pasta, and historic landmarks like the Colosseum.
- Land of stunning landscapes, ABBA, and innovative design.
- Known for its ornate temples, spicy cuisine, and beautiful beaches.
- Known for its vibrant Carnaval celebrations and Amazon rainforest.

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- Land of Machu Picchu, llamas, and Incan heritage.
- The Great Wall and rich cultural heritage.
- Land of tango, pampas, and delicious steaks.
Africa - Known for its wildlife, iconic Table Mountain, and cultural diversity.
Arab Emirates - Home to modern marvels like Burj Khalifa and luxury shopping.
- Known for its friendly people and vast wilderness.
Arabia - Home to ancient history, vast deserts, and Islamic holy sites.
- Home to diverse wildlife and the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
- Home to diverse wildlife and the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
- Known for its rich history, unique blend of cultures, and delicious cuisine.
- Famous for its vast landscapes, Matryoshka dolls, and historical sites.
- Famous for its tulip fields, windmills, and picturesque canals.
Korea - Land of K-pop, kimchi, and modern technology.
- Land of diverse cultures, the Taj Mahal, and spicy cuisine.
Zealand - Known for its breathtaking scenery, Maori culture, and adventure sports.
- Home to flamenco dancing, paella, and impressive architecture.
- Known for its Oktoberfest celebrations and engineering prowess.
- Africa's most populous country, with rich cultural diversity and vibrant music scene.

33 Clues: - The Great Wall and rich cultural heritage. • - Home to the pyramids and ancient pharaohs. • - Home to the pyramids and ancient pharaohs. • - Land of tango, pampas, and delicious steaks. • - Known for the Eiffel Tower and fine cuisine. • - Land of Machu Picchu, llamas, and Incan heritage. • - Known for its friendly people and vast wilderness. • ...

VOT 2024-02-22

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which capital city is bisected by the rivers Kifisos and Illisos?
which capital city lies at the junction between the Amstel and Ij rivers?
what was the surname of the person who released the album ‘imagine’ in 1971, which quickly became a classic?
which Greek god was said to be the chief of the gods, dispenser of good and evil?
what is the name of bilbo baggins homeland?
Barcelona is set between the Pyrenees mountains and which sea?
who was the Ancient Egyptian sun God?
by what name is Reginald Kenneth Dwight better known? (Two words)
what is the chemical term for the emission of heat and light through rapid oxidation?
according to Hindu teaching, who was the principle god of creation?
the year is 1994, who has just become the first black president of South Africa?
what is the capital city of New Zealand?
during the year 1978, soviet probes Verna 11 and 12 land on which planet?

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during 1980, SONY released the personal cassette player. What was it called?
what is the name of the girl Peter Pan takes to neverland with him?
what is the name of the process by which plants use light to convert water and carbon dioxide into sugar?
in 1937, which great bridge was opened in America? (Two words)
what is the name of the chemical that kills certain plants, usually used for weed control?
eurystheus was set 12 tasks, the last of which was to capture the savage dog which guarded hades, named ……?
what is the capital city of Iraq?
what is the decomposition of a substance by passing an electric current through a liquid?
by what name is Hercules known in Roman mythology?

22 Clues: what is the capital city of Iraq? • who was the Ancient Egyptian sun God? • what is the capital city of New Zealand? • what is the name of bilbo baggins homeland? • by what name is Hercules known in Roman mythology? • in 1937, which great bridge was opened in America? (Two words) • Barcelona is set between the Pyrenees mountains and which sea? • ...

Lessons 5 & 6 Crossword Puzzle Reviewer 2023-09-12

Lessons 5 & 6 Crossword Puzzle Reviewer crossword puzzle

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The visible features of an area of land, its landforms, and how they integrate with natural or man-made features.
How many procedures are there in art criticism
The discussion or evaluation of visual art.
Artworks that depict real situations
It is a focused view or interpretation of specific natural elements.
The subject in art is basically the ________ of the piece.
The 3rd step/procedure in art criticism.
Who uses the operations of description, analysis, interpretation, and judgment to gain information from the artwork?
A collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition.
Artworks that does not depict anything from the real world.
A goal of art criticism is the pursuit of a rational basis for _________.

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This initial step begins by making a thorough inventory of everything one sees in the work of art.
An art where it is always connected to something visual from the real world.
It is an important part of the art criticism process in order to demonstrate a genuine appreciation of art.
When _________ the meaning of an artwork, one must refer to everything he or she learned during the description and analysis.
This understanding will enable one to determine if the work has an overall sense of unity.
During analysis, the _____ of art will be used to determine how the elements of an art used in the picture are organized.
It is a painting, photograph, sculpture, or other artistic representation of a person.
Successive visions, images, and feelings experienced by a person during his/her sleep.
Imagining improbable things, which have no basis in reality.

20 Clues: Artworks that depict real situations • The 3rd step/procedure in art criticism. • The discussion or evaluation of visual art. • How many procedures are there in art criticism • The subject in art is basically the ________ of the piece. • Artworks that does not depict anything from the real world. • Imagining improbable things, which have no basis in reality. • ...

8th Unit 9: Any Questions? 2023-08-29

8th Unit 9: Any Questions? crossword puzzle

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study of the heart.
a collection of myths belonging to religions
The branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders.
The branch of medicine, concerned with the uses, effects and modes action of drugs.
made necessary by particular circumstances or regulations
required as a prior condition.
money or property that someone has left to a person or organziation; to seek to givce a legacy to someone
describes the interaction between biological systems and behavior
a period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation.
a system of ideas
extremely beautiful and typically delicate. To seek perfection in the beauty of an object.
a long, arduous journey to seek something
to ask, to seek information, or to investigate.

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the branch of science concerned with why groups of people think, feel, and act the way they do.
the branch of science concerned with why an individual thinks, feels, and acts, the way s/he does.
the study of human societies and cultures and their development.
the learning or developing of a skill, habit, or quality; an asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.
one who asks questions
The study of the biology of parasites and parasitic diseases
inclined to ask questions
doubtful as regards truth or quality.
a judicial inquiry to ascertain the facts relating to an incident, such as a death.
a strong desire to seek something
an official order laying claim to the use of property or materials.
the action of obtaining something; typically a skill; having sought to master something, the final obtaining
an official investigation seeking the truth; an act of asking for information
a person who asks for information

27 Clues: a system of ideas • study of the heart. • one who asks questions • inclined to ask questions • required as a prior condition. • a strong desire to seek something • a person who asks for information • doubtful as regards truth or quality. • a long, arduous journey to seek something • a collection of myths belonging to religions • to ask, to seek information, or to investigate. • ...

Crossword 1 2023-10-27

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FCASI supplier
Capitol of Missouri?
Diana's dog.
Found in the heart of the mountain
How many in a bakers dozen?
Diana’s favorite board game?
What does the term “archery” mean in Latin?
What is the ancient city where the Dwarves use to live called?
Town in NJ Dad was born
Which Dwarf uses a bow?
Who’s tomb was discovered in 1922?
Who is #1 in the Pokedex?
What does Spearow evolve into?
Who was the first dwarf to come to the unexpected party?
favorite island.
Grandma Doris maiden name?
What was Gollum’s real name?

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Jeff’s cat
Jeffrey’s camp
Family first dog?
who was played by Christopher Lee?
What species in Pikachu?
Glycogen is the main way the body stores glucose—better known by what sweet common name?
Victoria's middle name?
In Greek mythology, who is the goddess of the moon, archery, and hunting?
Donna’s maiden name?
Where is the largest pyramid?
What is the medical term for a sideways curvature of the spine which most commonly occurs in young adults during a growth spurt?
What type of Pokemon is Squirtle?
Which number is a ‘magic number’?
When something is going to occur, which mathematical term is used to express the likelihood of the event?
Who killed the Goblin King?
What is the name of the fin-shaped part of an arrow that is often made from bark, feathers, or other light materials?
To which town do the people of Laketown flee after Smaug burns their town?
Who is the leader of the Orc armies?

35 Clues: Jeff’s cat • Diana's dog. • Jeffrey’s camp • FCASI supplier • favorite island. • Family first dog? • Capitol of Missouri? • Donna’s maiden name? • Victoria's middle name? • Town in NJ Dad was born • Which Dwarf uses a bow? • What species in Pikachu? • Who is #1 in the Pokedex? • Grandma Doris maiden name? • How many in a bakers dozen? • Who killed the Goblin King? • Diana’s favorite board game? • ...

History-Ch 6a 2023-10-13

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the date Athens Surendered to Sparta
General who took Egypt after Alexanders death
the people who built the earliest civilization in the vicinity of Greece
first Olympic Games
Persian emperor who conquered Ionia in 546B.C.
General who took SYria, including all of Canaan, after Alexanders death
Persian king who crushed the Ionian revolt and demand that the mainland Greeks submit to him
Philosopher who recognized order, design,and purpose in the universe; taught young Alex the great
Great warriors in Greek mythology
Japheths son who was the ancestor of the Greeks
King who launched a second Persian invasion of Greece
competitions held every four years to honour Zeus, and to encourage unity among the various city-states of Greece
Brave leader of the Spartans at Thermopylae

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the wars between Greece and Persia
Philosopher who insisted that morality be a part of philosophy
the people who flourished on the mainland of Greece between 1600 and 1200 B.C.
Author of History of the Peloponnesian War
invaders from the north who helped to bring about a dark age in Greece which started about 1200 B.C.
Aristocrat who brought Athenian democracy to its fullest measure
the blind poet who greatly influenced Greek cultured portrayed the gods as glorified human beings
Young Greek conqueror of Persia
An aristocrat who introduced democratic principles to Athenian government
Period of several hundred years between Alexanders conquest and the Roman Empire
the war between Sparta and Athens, even Persia became involved
General who took Macedonia after Alexanders death
Philosopher who wrote thirty or more works called dialogues
II Macedonian king who conquered almost all of Greece before he was assassinated

27 Clues: first Olympic Games • Young Greek conqueror of Persia • Great warriors in Greek mythology • the wars between Greece and Persia • the date Athens Surendered to Sparta • Author of History of the Peloponnesian War • Brave leader of the Spartans at Thermopylae • General who took Egypt after Alexanders death • Persian emperor who conquered Ionia in 546B.C. • ...

Valentine's Day Edition 💘 2024-02-10

Valentine's Day Edition 💘 crossword puzzle

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This person invented the first Valentine's Day candy box? (first and last na
What insanely popular website debuted on Valentine's Day in 2005?
What is the term for the fear of falling in love?
What brain chemical is known as the "cuddle" or "love hormone?"
Who is known as the Mother of Valentine's Day? (just give the first name)Who is known as the Mother of Valentine's Day? (just give the first name)
This mammal has the largest heart.
What is Valentine’s Day named after?
This famous playwright coined the term "star-crossed lovers." (first and last name)
What do yellow roses symbolize?

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What state produces most of America's red roses?
Romance is linked to Valentine's Day due to the medieval belief that the mating season of what animal begins on Feb. 14?
From where was the oldest-known Valentine's Day message sent?
This notorious gangster orchestrated the St. Valentine's Day massacre. (first and last name)
This fruit was once known as a "love apple" for its alleged aphrodisiac properties.
What month is National Weddings Month?
Which U.S. Founding Father is said to have sold chocolate out of his print shop in Philadelphia? (first and last name)
In what country is Valentine's Day known as "Friend's Day?"
How many lines are there in a sonnet?
This major invention was patented on Valentine's Day.
Cupid has what name in Greek mythology?
Which U.S. state is home to the town of Valentine?
After candy, what's the most popular gift consumers give on Valentine's Day?
What is the birthstone for February?
What is the name of the Greek goddess of love and beauty?
In which country is Valentine's Day known as "Dia dos Namorados" and celebrated on June 12th?

25 Clues: What do yellow roses symbolize? • This mammal has the largest heart. • What is Valentine’s Day named after? • What is the birthstone for February? • How many lines are there in a sonnet? • What month is National Weddings Month? • Cupid has what name in Greek mythology? • What state produces most of America's red roses? • What is the term for the fear of falling in love? • ...

Unit 2 Literature - Building a Democracy 2024-11-22

Unit 2 Literature - Building a Democracy crossword puzzle

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An idea opposed to your own argument, brought up in order to refut
The main part of a word that expresses meaning
Ideas being conveyed indirectly through the words of a text, as with PH speech
The creating of this is a common topic in Unit Two
The reason A. Adams wonders if the southern colony Virginia will be interested in fighting for freedom
Indirect reference to something, such as PH references to the Bible & Greek mythology
A prefix that means "under" - used frequently in PH speech
"I repeat it, sir, we must ___________!" -P. Henry
The language that many English words come from
A prefix that can mean "inside" or "not"
The topic that Phillis Wheatley expresses differing ideas about in two poems
A technique or device used to make a point (ex. repetition, a question used solely to make a point, loaded word) is called
The group of people whose rights and safety Abigail Adams wants to protect

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A story or poem’s message or observation about life
Language such as “all,” “every,” and “totally” - used in DoI and Adams' letter
A word part placed at the start of a word to add to the meaning of the root
All of the authors whose works we read from this unit use a variation on this loaded word
Jefferson and Henry both use grammatical construction in which phrasing is repeated (ex. “having eyes, see not, and having ears, hear not”) in a similar way, known as ________________structure.
The one referred to in the DoI with "He has..."
Patrick Henry closed his speech with “Give me _______________ or give me death.”
A word root with the meaning "say"
The attitude expressed in a text, such as the one expressed in the last par. of DoI

22 Clues: A word root with the meaning "say" • A prefix that can mean "inside" or "not" • The main part of a word that expresses meaning • The language that many English words come from • The one referred to in the DoI with "He has..." • The creating of this is a common topic in Unit Two • "I repeat it, sir, we must ___________!" -P. Henry • ...

The 'Thomas Grounds' Puzzle 2024-05-06

The 'Thomas Grounds' Puzzle crossword puzzle

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A person who has written something ; especially : a person who has written a book or who writes many books
A juicy tropical fruit that has firm yellow and red skin and a hard seed at its center
A small ring-shaped friedcake
The state of being a very famous performer
A picture that is taken of the inside of something (such as a person's body) by using a special machine
A gun with a long barrel that shoots a large number of small metal balls
A smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll
One of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
Referred to as a 'grand' in money slang
A creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings

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A localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground
A quantity of money
An occurrence in which very strong winds blow sand around very forcefully in the desert
A mat placed outside an exterior door for wiping the shoes before entering
Inactive but capable of becoming active, like in a volcano
A photograph of someone's face (especially one made for police records)
A person (especially a man) whose job is to stand next to the main door of a building (such as a hotel or apartment building) and help people by opening the door, calling taxis, etc.
A person who keeps watch over something or someone
A yellow sauce commonly used as toppings on a hotdog sandwich
A funny or amusing quality

20 Clues: A quantity of money • A funny or amusing quality • A small ring-shaped friedcake • Referred to as a 'grand' in money slang • The state of being a very famous performer • One of the twelve divisions of the calendar year • A person who keeps watch over something or someone • Inactive but capable of becoming active, like in a volcano • ...

Winter and Christmas 2024 2024-12-01

Winter and Christmas 2024 crossword puzzle

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Greek _________ has many stories about gods and heroes.
Scientists are trying to _________ new medicines.
You should________ your body warm in the cold weather.
The stars were________brightly in the night sky.
A cool _______ blew through the open window.
We stayed inside all day because of the__________.
His teeth were _______ because he forgot his coat.
__________ is a serious problem in some parts of the world.
Many birds ________ to warmer places in winter.
Don’t eat that; it’s a ________ banana.
Water will _________ if the temperature is below zero.
We need to _________ food and blankets for the trip.
At Christmas, we learned about the __________story.
We sat by the ________ fire and felt warm.
The weather in Japan is very ________ from Australia.
The pond was _________ , and children were skating on it.

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We bought the _______ shoes, but mine are black.
The _______ was so strong that it blew off my hat.
She started to _________ because it was so cold outside.
I like sports____________ soccer, basketball, and tennis.
Modern ________ has made life much easier.
I need to ________ for my phone before we leave.
The storm caused the _________ to go out last night.
I caught a ________ on my hand, but it melted quickly.
Many people in poor countries ________ because of a lack of food.
Wearing a kimono is a _________custom in Japan.
We will ________ at the park to play soccer tomorrow.
The apples will ________if you leave them outside for too long.
Smoke came out of the ___________ of the old house.
You should _________ food in the fridge to keep it fresh.

30 Clues: Don’t eat that; it’s a ________ banana. • Modern ________ has made life much easier. • We sat by the ________ fire and felt warm. • A cool _______ blew through the open window. • Many birds ________ to warmer places in winter. • Wearing a kimono is a _________custom in Japan. • We bought the _______ shoes, but mine are black. • ...

Jake Reinvented 2025-02-25

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Who did Rick get Jake's schedule from
a scene that interrupts the chronological order of a story to show events that happened in the past Ex. Disney movie “Up”
where Didi and Jake went in chapter 7
an extreme exaggeration Ex. This class is going to last forever.
descriptive language that appeals to the reader's senses, creating a mental picture by describing how something looks, sounds, smells, tastes, or feels Ex. The salty sea breeze was warm against my sunburned cheeks.
What Nelson did to a sophomore when he stepped on his shoe
Why Jake invited new people to the party
Person who got ejected from the football game
untrue stories typically about gods and goddess Ex. Hercules
How the party goers reacted to the fact that Jake wasn't at the party but was working in his room.
a brave and noble character in a epic poem

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Where do Didi, Rick, and Jake go
a figure of speech where a writer or speaker makes an indirect reference to a well-known person, place, event, or literary work Ex. He is a real Romeo.
a long narrative poem that tells the story of a hero's adventures.
What happened to Nelson in chapter 10
Why Jake believes Didi stayed with Todd.
comparison using like or as Ex. Henry is as quick as a cheetah.
giving human characteristics to nonhuman things. Ex. The wind whispered in my ear.
comparison NOT using like or as. Ex. Henry is a quick cheetah.
How Connor reacted to Jake being behind on his work in chapter 9

20 Clues: Where do Didi, Rick, and Jake go • Who did Rick get Jake's schedule from • where Didi and Jake went in chapter 7 • What happened to Nelson in chapter 10 • Why Jake believes Didi stayed with Todd. • Why Jake invited new people to the party • a brave and noble character in a epic poem • Person who got ejected from the football game • ...

Alexa & Ezra 2025-04-24

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Ezra's main character in Super Smash.
Instrument Ezra has played the longest.
Video game they played together to get closer during Covid Quarantine before dating.
Their favorite crystal gem.
Month in which they got engaged.
The video game they played together the most.
Ezra's first job.
Their daughter's name.
Where Ezra spent many summers growing up.
Name of the cat they fostered and rehomed.
Town in which they currently live.
Number of countries Ezra has lived in.
Where Alexa spent many summers growing up.
Artisan craft Ezra's great grandmother taught them after elementary school.
Where did they go on the furthest road trip they've done together?
Alexa's favorite modern retelling of Greek mythology.
Most prestigious place Alexa performed as a musician.
One of their favorite party games.

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The show they watched together on their first date.
Historic Detroit local cider mill since 1863 whose new water-driven turbine for their second, larger, mill was purchased from Springfield, Ohio in 1894.
Alexa's first job.
Alexa's favorite musical.
Country in which Ezra was an exchange student.
Name of the great mage Ezra played in college.
Alexa’s favorite white flower.
Where did Alexa and Ezra meet?
How many years have Alexa and Ezra been dating?
The first music festival they went to together.
Their son's name.
Instrument Alexa has played the longest.
Ezra's favorite rum.
Alexa's main character in Mario Kart.
Which company do they both work for?
Where did Alexa go to college?
"James ___ & Co" local Springfield Ohio hydraulic turbine designer and manufacturer since 1862.

35 Clues: Ezra's first job. • Their son's name. • Alexa's first job. • Ezra's favorite rum. • Their daughter's name. • Alexa's favorite musical. • Their favorite crystal gem. • Alexa’s favorite white flower. • Where did Alexa and Ezra meet? • Where did Alexa go to college? • Month in which they got engaged. • Town in which they currently live. • One of their favorite party games. • ...

CHAPTER 9: CLASSICAL GREECE 2025-04-28

CHAPTER 9: CLASSICAL GREECE crossword puzzle

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one of Athens's greatest leaders, expanded the limited democracy into one that would allow all ale citizens to participate in government.
one of the most influential philosophers in history
intelligent general and clever politician
serious which characters suffering before an unhappy ending
hurled huge stones to shatter city walls
humorous and often mocked famous people
famous writer of epic poetry
Greek historian who recorded events of the Peloponnesian War.
a collection of stories that explained events, beliefs, or actions.
awe-inspiring temple that was dedicated to Athens's goddess, Athena.
in which citizens gather together to vote on laws and policies
Hellas is Greek for "Greece" and the three centuries after Alexander's death
the tutor of Alexander the Great
Athenian philosopher interested in ethics, or the study of right or wrong.
United States government based their system on this.

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formed in 478 bce an anti-Persian alliance
able to live forever
a period of great cultural achievement
a group of chosen people chosen to decide guilt or innocence in a trial.
comes from a Greek word meaning "love of wisdom"
Philip the II's son, one of the greatest leaders of all time.
500 bce a leader took things further by allowing assembly members to debate openly and heard court cases.
when soldiers surround a city in an attempt to take control of it.
"worldly"
an agreement to stop fighting
431 bce Sparta had enough of Athenian aggression and declared war on Athens.
an almost unstoppable battle formation
or a disease that causes many deaths.
wrote a series of fables, or short stories, with animals as characters.

29 Clues: "worldly" • able to live forever • famous writer of epic poetry • an agreement to stop fighting • the tutor of Alexander the Great • or a disease that causes many deaths. • a period of great cultural achievement • an almost unstoppable battle formation • humorous and often mocked famous people • hurled huge stones to shatter city walls • ...

January Stems Choice Board 2025-01-14

January Stems Choice Board crossword puzzle

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Pronounced and usually negative phototaxis or phototropism.
Exclusive ownership through legal privilege, command of supply, or concerted action.
Having divisions in several states.
The destruction of large areas of the natural environment as a consequence of human activity.
Many people call their first school an elementary school, but lots of others call it a _______ school.
A living thing (as a fungus) that lives on the dead or decaying material of plants and animals.
Trees and other plants remain _______ in cold weather.
Zeus was represented in mythology as being __________.
A cone-shaped device used to intensify or direct the voice.
An organism that eats both meat and plants.
Some comedians have a very _______ sense of humor with comments that can hurt feelings and outrage people.
A person who studies how living things interact with their environment.
The children measured their _______.

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A ___________ loves books.
After saving for months, she decided to _______ on a luxurious spa weekend to treat herself.
A word of more than one syllable.
Adolph Hitler was a ____________.
Certain plants use _____________ to turn toward the sun.
A neophyte is someone who is learning a new skill and not good at it…yet.
Most countries celebrate the new year with a huge ____________ display.
A person who seeks wisdom or enlightenment.
A person who has an uncontrollable impulse to start fires : a person affected by pyromania.
A thorough destruction involving extensive loss of life especially through fire.
A small book for teaching children to read.
A residence hall provides rooms for individuals or for groups usually without private baths.
The man in the monopoly game doesn’t need glasses for both eyes, so he wears a _______ instead.

26 Clues: A ___________ loves books. • A word of more than one syllable. • Adolph Hitler was a ____________. • Having divisions in several states. • The children measured their _______. • A person who seeks wisdom or enlightenment. • A small book for teaching children to read. • An organism that eats both meat and plants. • Trees and other plants remain _______ in cold weather. • ...

Appendix Part B: Twilight 2025-04-04

Appendix Part B: Twilight crossword puzzle

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a machine with moving parts that converts power into motion.
is derived from the Latin verb "volvere," meaning "I roll," and the brand's logo features the symbol for iron, which is also related to the god of war, Mars.
a person or animal having a congenital absence of pigment in the skin and hair (which are white)
in a way that is lucky because it happens at the right time, but without being planned, as if by divine intervention.
shared by all members of a community; for common use.
of the nature of a nightmare; very frightening or unpleasant.
the stage of meiotic or mitotic cell division in which the chromosomes move away from one another to opposite poles of the spindle.
(in classical mythology) a unique bird that lived for five or six centuries in the Arabian desert, after this time burning itself on a funeral pyre and rising from the ashes with renewed youth to live through another cycle.
the quality of being new, original, or unusual.
(especially of a woman) attractively tall and dignified.
belonging to a hereditary class with high social or political status; aristocratic.

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the branch of mathematics dealing with the relations of the sides and angles of triangles and with the relevant functions of any angles.
a countless or extremely great number.
a scene of uproar and confusion.
refers to a very light skin tone, resembling the color of elephant tusks
causing one to feel unsettled.
a straight line from the center to the circumference of a circle or sphere.
a wheeled stretcher used for transporting hospital patients.
the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others.
(of a person's face) pale, typically because of poor health.

20 Clues: causing one to feel unsettled. • a scene of uproar and confusion. • a countless or extremely great number. • the quality of being new, original, or unusual. • shared by all members of a community; for common use. • (especially of a woman) attractively tall and dignified. • a machine with moving parts that converts power into motion. • ...

Ancient Greece 2025-05-06

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Greek city state
a city state focused on military
a member of the most powerful class in ancient Greek society
a portion of land almost completely surrounded by water
a form of government where the citizens hold power
the empire that helped Sparta in the peloponnesian war
a temple in Athens that is for athena
a term that is used to describe Greek like places
a war between two city states that also involved all of Greece and lasted between 431 and 404 BCE
belief in more that one god
ancient stories that reveal truths about human nature and why people act in certain ways by describing entertaining adventures

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the spread of cultural traits from one civilization to another
a well known person who made a giant empire and expanded Greek culture
the upper part of a city state in ancient Greece where most of the buildings are located
a man in ancient Greece that is thought to be the first person to develop philosophy
a government in which a small amount of people rule
a body of stories about gods and heroes that tries to explain how the world works
short tale to teach a moral lesson often with animals or inanimate objects
shipping and navigation pertaining to the sea
a long poem that tells a story about a hero
government in which a small group of people rule
the name of the battle that is considered to be the most important in the Persian war
a location in Europe that is made from many peninsulas
general study of knowledge and the world
a city state focused on art

25 Clues: Greek city state • a city state focused on art • belief in more that one god • a city state focused on military • a temple in Athens that is for athena • general study of knowledge and the world • a long poem that tells a story about a hero • shipping and navigation pertaining to the sea • government in which a small group of people rule • ...

Stem List #1 2024-09-03

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any of a race of giants in Greek mythology with a single eye in the middle of the forehead
I can't wait to become a _____ and enter my second year of high school!
the sacred scriptures of Christians comprising the Old Testament and the New Testament
having infinite awareness, understanding, and insight
In math class, we learned how to mesure the _______ of a circle.
It is hard to keep your balance while riding on a __________.
of or relating to the intellect or its use
to commit to memory : learn by heart
the science of mind and behavior
The blue-green color of the water was _______

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having mental faculties not dulled by sleep, faintness, or stupor. Awake.
a water-bearing stratum of permeable rock, sand, or gravel
to go completely around especially by water
to bring to mind or think of again
something suggested by a word or thing
My neighbor was a _______ who fought overseas for 2 years.
a person who seeks wisdom or enlightenment
referred to or measured from the sun's center or appearing as if seen from it
the part of the earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake
We use a ______ in school to record information that will be on a test.
Having a high degree on intelligence
a powerboat designed for racing that skims the surface of the water.
An _______ is somebody who studies humans and thier ancestors.
Someone who loves books is a called a __________.
It's easy to get ________ in the desert, where there is a lack of water sources.
My uncle pulled his boat up to the ______ because it needed repairs.

26 Clues: the science of mind and behavior • to bring to mind or think of again • Having a high degree on intelligence • to commit to memory : learn by heart • something suggested by a word or thing • a person who seeks wisdom or enlightenment • of or relating to the intellect or its use • to go completely around especially by water • The blue-green color of the water was _______ • ...

Kapi Week 5 2024-11-02

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a unit of length equal to one thousand meters
globular stone, the cavity of which is lined with crystals
the boundary or border of a figure or area
an instrument that measures the pressure of the atmosphere and is used to predict the weather
the scientific study of the relationships between living things and their environments
an instrument that uses a lens to make very small objects larger
having to do with the heat produced inside the earth
an account of the roots and history of a word and its meanings
an instrument on a submarine that enables sight above water

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an instrument that makes the sounds inside a body louder
the science and study of animals
a diagram of the relative positions of the stars, planets, and signs of the zodiac
an instrument that uses lenses and sometimes mirrors to make distant objects appear larger
a unit of length (10 in a cm)
the study of the physical structure of the earth and how it has changed over time
using, resulting from, or producing heat
the study in mathematics of objects and shapes
a straight line from one side of a circle to the other side that passes through the centre
an instrument for measuring temperature
a collection of myths
the study of the earth's surface, climate, land forms, and bodies of water
a container that is used to keep food or drink at its original temperature
a device that automatically controls the temperature within a particular space after someone has set a temperature
a instrument that measures the speed of a moving vehicle

24 Clues: a collection of myths • a unit of length (10 in a cm) • the science and study of animals • an instrument for measuring temperature • using, resulting from, or producing heat • the boundary or border of a figure or area • a unit of length equal to one thousand meters • the study in mathematics of objects and shapes • having to do with the heat produced inside the earth • ...

Summer of the Mariposas Vocabulary List 2025-10-10

Summer of the Mariposas Vocabulary List crossword puzzle

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n. A sudden sharp feeling of pain or emotional distress.
v. Made an emotional appeal or earnest request.
a. Not believable or realistic; unlikely to be true.
n. A person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial or cremation; undertaker.
n. Deep respect for someone or something.
a. Extremely thin or haggard, often due to suffering or hunger.
a. Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is about to happen; threatening.
n. Protective coverings spun by some insects for the pupa stage.
v. To feel or show great joy or delight.
a. Untidy or disordered in appearance; messy.
n. A small flash of light, especially as reflected from a shiny surface.
n. A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.
adj. Expressing dry, mocking humor or irony; twisted or contorted.
n. The events that are meant to happen in a person’s life; fate.

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adj. Having or showing a desire to cause harm or evil to others.
n. A ghostly figure; something that appears unexpectedly.
v. Suggesting something without directly stating it.
n. Puzzles or questions requiring thought to answer; statements with hidden meanings.
adj.Unpredictable; not consistent or regular in behavior or movement.
adj. Dried up; lacking moisture.
n. In Greek mythology, a Gorgon whose gaze could turn people to stone; often refers to something or someone terrifying.
n. A distinctive atmosphere or quality that seems to surround a person, place, or thing.
n. The state of being unknown, inconspicuous, or difficult to understand.
a. Allowing light to pass through, but not completely clear; semi-transparent.
a. Of a sickly, yellowish or pale complexion.
v. Twisted or squirmed in pain or discomfort.

26 Clues: adj. Dried up; lacking moisture. • v. To feel or show great joy or delight. • n. Deep respect for someone or something. • a. Of a sickly, yellowish or pale complexion. • a. Untidy or disordered in appearance; messy. • v. Twisted or squirmed in pain or discomfort. • v. Made an emotional appeal or earnest request. • v. Suggesting something without directly stating it. • ...

rome 2025-05-12

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a general or governor of an ancient Roman province, or their deputy.
a sustained and enthusiastic show of appreciation from an audience, especially by means of applause.
a loose flowing outer garment worn by the citizens of ancient Rome, made of a single piece of cloth and covering the whole body apart from the right arm.
(in ancient Rome) any of a number of officials who had charge of public revenue
engagement in or the activities involved in war or conflict.
the processional entry of a victorious general into ancient Rome.
a nation or person engaged in war or conflict, as recognized by international law.
the person who documented the battle
the Roman god of war in Roman mythology
an ancient Roman festival celebrated in December

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a unit of 3,000–6,000 men in the ancient Roman army.
in ancient Rome a man trained to fight with weapons against other men or wild animals in an arena.
the state council of the ancient Roman republic and empire, which shared legislative power with the popular assemblies, administration with the magistrates, and judicial power with the knights.
an official in ancient Rome chosen by the plebeians to protect.
a member of the highest class of official diviners of ancient Rome
(in ancient Rome) one of the two annually elected chief magistrates who jointly ruled the republic.
a member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome
the commander of a century in the ancient Roman army.
(in the past) soldiers who fought on horseback.
Vadimo , The battlefield where Rome and the Etruscans clashed in 310 BC. .

Puzzle #1 - General Knowledge 2025-06-04

Puzzle #1 - General Knowledge crossword puzzle

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Established belief
Lasting a short time
Modest and reserved
Attacker of cherished beliefs
Ancient Greek marketplace
Contrast between two things
Short amusing story
Playfully sarcastic
One who puts others first
Making amends
Paradise in Greek mythology
Hard to please
Ornamental railing
Belief or acceptance
Irritable and quarrelsome
Cheerful and full of energy
Generous and forgiving
False belief
Secretive
Public shame
Upward movement
To confuse or make unclear
Lying or dishonest
Severe trial or test
Distinguished or high in rank
Make worse
Harmless
Acting without thinking
Sharpness of mind
Hater of humankind
Use of force or threats
Complicated situation
Understood by few
Vague or unclear
Done with minimal effort
Excessively talkative
Clear-minded
Dominance or leadership
Clever, perceptive

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Whimsical, unpredictable
Intoxicate
Boldness
Indicator of trends
One who gives support, especially financially
Emotional release
Natural ability or talent
Tearful
Add-on to a building
Courage in adversity
Flatterer seeking favor
Everyday or ordinary
Medieval forerunner of chemistry
Skillful
Complete failure
Damaging remark
Brief appearance in a film
Self-evident truth
Respectful submission
Universal cure
Apparent but possibly untrue
Loss of ability to speak
Imaginary monster or illusion
Cannot be erased
Subtly harmful
Bottomless pit
Devoted enthusiast
Puzzle or riddle
Grumpy person
Bad-tempered or argumentative
Irregular warfare fighter
Unwilling to compromise
Representation or image (often of a person)
Fertile; productive
Extreme plainness or severity
Overly concerned with detail
Unnecessary or unwarranted

76 Clues: Tearful • Boldness • Skillful • Harmless • Secretive • Intoxicate • Make worse • False belief • Public shame • Clear-minded • Making amends • Grumpy person • Hard to please • Universal cure • Subtly harmful • Bottomless pit • Damaging remark • Upward movement • Complete failure • Cannot be erased • Puzzle or riddle • Vague or unclear • Emotional release • Sharpness of mind • Understood by few • Established belief • ...

Keagan Cavin 2025-05-16

Across

a monotheistic Abrahamic religion centered on the belief in one God, Allah, and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad
the group of people belonging to the noble class in a country, especially those with a hereditary or honorary title.
the part of English law that is derived from custom and judicial precedent rather than statutes. Often contrasted with statutory law.
a collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition.
a set of letters or symbols in a fixed order, used to represent the basic sounds of a language; in particular, the set of letters from A to Z.
living the life of a nomad; wandering.
New stone age
move from one region to another because of seasons
an estate of land, especially one held on condition of feudal service.
the body of all people ordained for religious duties, especially in the Christian Church.
the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline.

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a devastating global pandemic of bubonic plague that swept through Europe and Asia in the mid-1300s
Way of life shared by a group of people
cruel and oppressive government or rule.
the state council of the ancient Roman republic and empire, which shared legislative power with the popular assemblies, administration with the magistrates, and judicial power with the knights.
Scientific name for humans
Used to measure organic material up to 60,000 years old
relating to the Middle Ages.
a person appointed by government to advise on and coordinate policy in a particular area.
payment made periodically by one state or ruler to another, especially as a sign of dependence.
Arabic word for god

21 Clues: New stone age • Arabic word for god • Scientific name for humans • relating to the Middle Ages. • living the life of a nomad; wandering. • Way of life shared by a group of people • cruel and oppressive government or rule. • move from one region to another because of seasons • Used to measure organic material up to 60,000 years old • ...

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