ELA8 Unit 4 Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. My triplet brothers can make any situation into a __________ of noises because they are never silent.
  2. 3. We have recently identified a number of ______ regulatory genes.
  3. 5. a root meaning to be strong, to be worthy
  4. 10. Having a balcony that is ____________ to my bedroom allows me to view the sunrise from my bed.
  5. 13. The offer to play for the team was _________ on me making passing grades.
  6. 15. a root meaning touch or touching
  7. 16. a root meaning touch or touching
Down
  1. 1. Because she is so busy, the mayor will need to _______ someone to handle the 4th of July celebration.
  2. 4. Firemen are ___________ individuals who put their lives on the line to save others.
  3. 5. a root meaning to be strong, to be worthy
  4. 6. In order to ___________ that the website was a good one, we had to trace the author's credentials.
  5. 7. Wilson demonstrated immense political _________ until he left office.
  6. 8. I was surprised to learn Anna is an award-winning _________ and trains her friends in self-defense.
  7. 9. a root meaning think
  8. 11. The political candidate tried to _______ some unfortunate insults to his opponent.
  9. 12. The soldier's _______ earned him a medal of honor.
  10. 14. Unlike many people today, I prefer a _________ book over an electronic one.