STEM Vocab Lesson 8A & 8B

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Across
  1. 1. Walking through the old school hallways filled me with a ___________ feeling—a warm, bittersweet emotion that brought back cherished memories of childhood and simpler times.
  2. 5. Every year, we gather for the time-_________ tradition of planting a tree on Earth Day—a custom that has been respected and repeated for decades.
  3. 8. Watching the documentary about the abandoned animals was deeply ____________; the scenes of neglect and suffering were heartbreaking and emotionally painful to witness.
  4. 9. Her explanation for missing the exam—that she was kidnapped by aliens—was so far-________ that no one believed it; it was completely unrealistic and improbable.
  5. 11. The new education policy is expected to have far-_______ consequences, affecting students, teachers, and parents across the entire country—it will have a broad and significant impact.
  6. 12. Volunteering to give a speech in front of the whole class forced him to step outside his comfort _____—he challenged himself to try something unfamiliar and uncomfortable to grow more confident.
  7. 14. During the awkward silence after his embarrassing comment, he began to _______ in his seat, fidgeting uncomfortably and shifting around as if trying to escape the situation.
  8. 17. He ________ as he tasted the bitter medicine, twisting his face in disgust and pain to show just how unpleasant the flavor was.
  9. 22. His laughter was ____________—he didn’t mean to burst out, but the joke caught him so off guard that the reaction was automatic and uncontrollable.
  10. 23. She showed incredible drive and __________ when training for the marathon, sticking to her routine every day, even when it was raining or she felt exhausted—her persistence was admirable.
  11. 25. The sound of the ocean waves crashing gently against the shore was incredibly __________—it had a calming, peaceful effect that melted away her stress.
  12. 26. The flickering candlelight had a _________ quality; its slow, rhythmic dance was mesmerizing, drawing her in and making her lose track of time as if under a trance.
  13. 27. Skipping school might seem harmless now, but it can have long-_____ consequences—such as lower grades and reduced future opportunities—that only become clear over time.
  14. 28. At first, he struggled with the new software, but after a few days, he got to _____ with it—he began to understand it clearly and use it effectively.
  15. 29. The decision to expel the student was a _____-cut one—the rules had been clearly broken, and the consequences were obvious and straightforward.
  16. 30. Even as a child, she had a particular _____ for fixing things—she was especially good at figuring out how machines worked and solving practical problems others found confusing.
Down
  1. 2. She _________ when the magician pulled a rabbit out of an empty hat—her mouth opened wide as she took in a sudden, sharp breath of surprise and amazement.
  2. 3. As the rollercoaster plunged downward, she ________ the safety bar tightly, gripping it with both hands in fear and desperation.
  3. 4. The sudden bark of the dog _________ him, making him jump back in alarm, his heart racing from the unexpected noise.
  4. 5. Humans seem to be _________ to seek social connection—it’s as if our brains are naturally programmed or biologically built to crave interaction and companionship.
  5. 6. The loud bang caused her to __________ instinctively, her body jerking slightly in fear, as if trying to shield itself from an invisible threat.
  6. 7. Despite failing her first driving test, she managed to ___________ the setback by practicing even harder and eventually passing with ease—she didn’t let the initial failure stop her progress.
  7. 10. After a long and difficult day, her grandmother's warm hug and soft words were _________, providing a sense of safety, reassurance, and emotional relief.
  8. 13. She couldn’t help but ________ as the nurse cleaned the wound; the sharp sting made her twitch slightly, a reflexive reaction to the sudden pain.
  9. 15. She’s preparing for the _________ debate competition, which is scheduled for next Friday and will be the highlight of the school’s academic calendar.
  10. 16. He has a rare ______ for storytelling—his ability to capture an audience with vivid descriptions and emotional depth is truly exceptional and uncommon.
  11. 18. As she stepped out into the cold air, a _______ sensation spread across her cheeks and fingertips—a prickly, almost electric feeling caused by the sudden drop in temperature.
  12. 19. The sound of nails scraping down the chalkboard was unbearable—it set their ______ on edge, creating a sensation so irritating and grating that some students physically cringed.
  13. 20. She has a ________ aptitude for languages—she picks up new vocabulary quickly and speaks with ease, as if learning foreign tongues comes instinctively to her.
  14. 21. There was something __________ about the painting—the way the eyes seemed to follow you around the room made you feel uneasy and slightly disturbed, as though the image were alive.
  15. 24. The scientist challenged the _____-held belief that intelligence is fixed, questioning a theory that many people had accepted as true for generations.