English Plus Magazine Crossword Puzzle 08
Across
- 2. accepted; embraced (e.g. The man's in-laws ______ him into their family, as they were glad to have a new son-in-law.)
- 4. the feeling of intense dislike and a lack of respect for someone/something (e.g. Because Abby came from a wealthy family, it was not surprising she looked at homeless people with ______.)
- 7. a worker of a lord who is working off his debt in return for safety from the lord (e.g. When the ______ took an oath from the lord of the manor, he knew that his employer would require him to tend to the fields until his obligation was met.)
- 8. the chemical reactions which cause fat cells and/or calories to burn (e.g. Jan can eat anything without gaining weight because of her fast ______.)
- 10. an imposing building that is rather large (e.g. As I stared at the gigantic ______, I knew I would get lost once I entered the largest mall in the country.)
Down
- 1. the way in which one carries oneself (e.g. The homeless woman always held her head high and walked with the ______ of a princess.)
- 3. containing sensible moisture (usually describing air or atmosphere) (e.g. Summers on the east coast of the United States are much more ______ than summers on the west coast.)
- 5. move forward slowly because of exhaustion (e.g. Despite three days without food or rest, the weary soldiers continue to ______ over the battlefield.)
- 6. a huge quantity of firings that occur rapidly (e.g. During the police interrogation, I felt as though the detectives attacked me with a ______ of questions.)
- 9. to ride on waves while standing on a special board (e.g. I am excited to visit Malibu, California and take ______ lessons to learn how to ride the waves.)