To Kill a Mockingbird:Chapter 24- Vocabulary Crossword

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Across
  1. 6. adjective- dull, gloomy, dismal Example: The atmosphere in the funeral was __________.
  2. 9. adjective or adverb-on the verge of, on the edge of something about to change Example: The group of students were ___________________ of being expelled from school due to intimidating another student in Facebook.
  3. 10. verb-to postpone, break off temporarily Example: The family _______ their picnic because it was raining cats and dogs.
  4. 12. noun- accurately using words when speaking or writing; conciseness Example: Teachers expect ________ in students’ essays and homework.
  5. 14. adjective-having a hissing sound Example: The pronunciation of “sh” has a sibilant sound.
  6. 16. adjective- very tired or tedious; especially from exertion or endurance Example: People in line grew________ for waiting so long to receive tickets.
Down
  1. 1. adjective- neither delightful nor joyful Example: The field trip seemed very long, tedious and __________ for the students.
  2. 2. adjective-dirty or unpleasant especially because of the neglect or poverty Example: The Mrunas had such __________lives as the lack of shelter and family etiquette.
  3. 3. verb-carbohydrate that is being stiffened into fabrics Example: His shirt was ________ and ready to put on for his job interview.
  4. 4. adjective - small,pretty and delicate Example: The ladies had such _______hands.
  5. 5. noun- a bluish fruit resembling a blackberry Example: The _______ tarts were very delicious!
  6. 7. noun- being conceived, idea or understanding Example: The student had no ____________ to the lessons taught in class.
  7. 8. noun- earnestly religious or sincere Example: The _________ lady donated $500 to United Way.
  8. 11. adjective: active, lively, quick Example: The soccer players remained ________ after practicing for so long.
  9. 13. noun- a solemn promise Example: She made a______ to her father to never steal from others.
  10. 14. adj-sullen or silent because of bad temper Example: The teenage was acting very _______towards her mother’s orders.
  11. 15. noun- tropical skin disease causing raspberry like swelling Example: ___ are more common for kids aged 2-15 and living in rural areas.