Crosswords English

2. to a certain degree; it can mean “very” or “rather,” depending on context
4. to take the load from; remove the cargo or freight from
8. to wash something quickly with water (often after using soap or shampoo).
9. a prefix meaning “different” or “other.”
13. propagation of disturbances from place to place in a regular and organized way. Most familiar are surface waves that travel on water, but sound, light, and the motion of subatomic particles all exhibit wavelike properties
14. an individual who is a minor
15. the act of looking at and understanding written words.
17. shaped like a circle or sphere; also can mean a repeated event or a stage in a process.
19. an opening or passage by which anything is let out; vent; exit

1. Something already stated, assumed, or accepted as true.
3. a type of tree known for its leaves and sweet sap.
5. an entrance or barrier used to open or close a passage.
6. a disease in which there is a severe loss of the body's cellular immunity, greatly lowering the resistance to infection and malignancy.
7. a feminine name often linked to the month of May and the goddess Maia, symbolizing spring, growth, and renewal
9. a potential source of harm or adverse effect. It refers to anything that can cause injury, damage, or negative consequences.
10. involving the possibility of something bad happening
11. moistened, covered, or soaked with water or some other liquid
12. having a strong, sharp, and unpleasant taste or smell (like smoke or chemicals).
16. a person who receives and entertains guests. But hosting also has an ickier side: In biology, a host is an animal, plant or person that provides a home for another organism — like a parasite. Host also functions as a noun, meaning a multitude, horde, or great number.
18. something can be eat by humans and animals