Investing in Education

1. (v.-adj.) to do something unexpected that surprises and sometimes worries a person or animal
4. (v.) to say or do not deny the truth or existence of (something)
6. (v.) to prove, show, find out, or state that (something) is true or correct
7. ([n.) the process of keeping places free from dirt, infection, disease, etc., by removing waste, trash and garbage, etc
8. (v.) to make something dirty or impure by adding something harmful or undesirable to it
9. ( v.) to include (something) as part of something else
13. (n.) a period of time in which there is a decrease in economic activity and many people do not have jobs
14. (adj.) having the same value, use, meaning, etc.
16. (n.) a disadvantage or problem

1. (v.) to cause or encourage (something) to happen or develop
2. (v.) to experience something unpleasant
3. (adj.) causing great damage, harm, or extreme emotional pain
5. (adj.) able to read and write
10. (n.) something that blocks something else and makes it difficult for things to move through
11. (n.) the state of being successful usually by making a lot of money.
12. (adv.) / anecdote([c]n.) anecdote - a short story about an interesting or funny event or occurrence; anecdotally - having characteristics of an anecdote
14. (v.gerund) giving someone or something the ability to do something
15. (v.) to make (someone or something) weaker or less effective usually in a secret or gradual way