Eng III CP
Across
- 2. kickback from a fired gun
- 6. the dictionary definition of a word
- 9. someone who speaks through a puppet or dummy
- 10. flimsy; not solid
- 11. attack or sudden strong feelings
- 12. misgivings about something one feels is wrong
- 15. restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food
- 18. originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native
- 19. a traditional story about gods, ancestors, or heroes, told to explain the natural world or the customs and beliefs of a society
- 21. a writer's or speaker's choice of words
- 22. turned away in disgust
- 24. surround or attack on all sides
- 26. happening suddenly and briefly at different times in a way that is not regular
Down
- 1. a person, especially a young one, endowed with exceptional qualities or abilities
- 3. the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
- 4. a low protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony
- 5. the part on a military tank, airplane, on a ship from which guns are fired
- 7. to move or fall back suddenly
- 8. a cleansing with water or other liquid, especially as a religious ritual
- 13. deep guilt
- 14. a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one
- 16. a common often used expression that doesn't make sense if you take it literally
- 17. outlines
- 20. exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
- 23. the language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a particular country or region
- 25. a person who makes a journey for religious reasons