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Across
  1. 2. slow to understand; not having a sharp edge or point. The instructions were explained several times, but he still looked confused and asked basic questions, showing how _________ he was about the task.
  2. 6. mention one by one. The instructions asked students to _________ their supplies, starting with pencils and ending with notebooks.
  3. 8. loiter or dawdle; continue to exist, although losing strength. She stayed behind after the final bell, choosing to _________ in the quiet classroom rather than rush out.
  4. 9. very wicked. The leader’s _________ actions harmed innocent people and showed complete disregard for the law.
  5. 12. most complete; providing a final answer. After years of research, the scientist published a _________ report that ended the debate once and for all.
  6. 14. deliberately planned; to achieve a goal, accomplish a purpose. Every detail of the project was _________ , from the timeline to the materials, leaving nothing to chance.
  7. 15. give pleasure to. The surprise party helped _________ him, filling the evening with smiles and satisfaction.
Down
  1. 1. tend to meet or come together. Streams of people began to _________ at the stadium, filling the entrance from every direction.
  2. 2. one who expects things to turn out for the best; person who looks on the bright side. Even during difficult times, the _________ focused on future opportunities instead of current problems.
  3. 3. make worse. A head injury can _________ coordination, making simple movements more difficult to control.
  4. 4. having a secret meaning. The message was so _________ that only someone who knew the backstory could understand what it truly meant.
  5. 5. inclined or eager to do good. The _________ woman spent her weekends donating supplies and helping families she had never met.
  6. 7. excessive sense of self-importance; lack of consideration for others. His _________ showed when he took credit for the group’s success and ignored everyone else’s efforts.
  7. 10. move or act hesitantly or unsteadily. Under the pressure of the crowd, her voice began to _________ , and her steps grew uncertain.
  8. 11. one who resists or opposes. The knight knew his _________ would block every move, since the two had been on opposite sides of the battle for years.
  9. 13. grow less in intensity or degree. As the medication took effect, the pain began to _________ , allowing him to rest comfortably.