The Big Choice
Across
- 2. He was known to be ruthlessly efficient, but somewhat of a showman.
- 6. Since I get bored easily, I only read concise stories under fifty pages.
- 8. She was well aware of the potential pitfalls of running a business.
- 10. I would rather you find your own voice not emulate your favorite singer.
- 13. The governor's speech acted as a catalyst for debate.
- 14. She garnered more evidence to support her theory.
- 17. The dancers practiced until they synchronized their movements.
- 19. In regards to political decisions, the prime minister sits at the top of the British hierarchy.
- 21. Good parents nurture their children so they will become happy and healthy adults.
- 22. There's a triumphant note in his gravelly voice.
- 23. He doffed his cap as he introduced himself.
Down
- 1. The peace of the village has been shattered by juggernauts thundering through it.
- 3. In order to validate the story we had been told by our friends, we had to investigate the truth of the matter for ourselves.
- 4. As a teacher he was able not only to impart knowledge, but to kindle enthusiasm.
- 5. He couldn't prevent her pain, only alleviate it.
- 6. The oil spill was an environmental catastrophe.
- 7. His sudden death made us all ruminate on the true value of time.
- 9. Bats are nocturnal creatures because they tend to be more active during the night hours.
- 11. The plucky youngster had four operations during her long battle against the illness.
- 12. We experienced a few anxious moments as we waited to hear the results of the test.
- 13. Guards confiscated knives and other weapons from the prisoners
- 15. She knew, at some deep level of her psyche, that what she was doing was wrong.
- 16. In the evenings, my grandmother and her crony sit on the front porch and gossip about their neighbors.
- 18. The crux of the debate is each candidate's position on the budget issue.
- 20. The tree grew on the brink of the cliff.