unit 1
Across
- 6. To combine with oxygen or undergo a chemical reaction resulting in a loss of electrons, often leading to the formation of rust or corrosion.
- 8. The belief in and advocacy for the social, political, and economic equality of the sexes.
- 11. To deliberately avoid or ignore someone or something.
- 13. An organism that lives off and depends on another organism, known as the host, for its survival and well-being.
- 18. To unravel or become worn at the edges, typically referring to fabric or material.
- 19. Present or found everywhere; widespread or omnipresent.
- 20. Showing excessive or blind obedience, like a slave.
- 21. A limitation, restriction, or condition that restricts or controls someone or something.
- 23. A person of significant intellectual disability or extremely low intelligence.
- 26. To bend or move something easily without breaking; also, to exhibit or show off one’s muscles or physical abilities.
- 27. A deep, immeasurable space; often used metaphorically to describe something profound or infinite.
- 28. A suspension of fine solid particles or liquid droplets in a gas, often used in spray cans.
- 29. The act of determining one’s position or direction; also, the process of familiarizing or adapting to a new environment or situation.
- 31. A chain or shackle used to restrain or confine someone or something; also, to restrict or limit someone’s freedom or progress.
- 32. To walk or march slowly and heavily, often with great effort or fatigue.
- 33. Fashionable or popular in a current or temporary way.
- 34. To gradually wear away or diminish through natural forces, such as erosion.
- 36. To become weak, feeble, or suffer from neglect or lack of activity; also, to long for or desire something intensely.
- 37. To clean, prepare, or maintain someone’s appearance, often in the context of personal hygiene or dressing.
- 39. Designed or intended for practical use or usefulness rather than aesthetic appeal.
- 40. The equipment, ropes, or apparatus used to support, control, or operate something, such as a ship or theatrical stage.
- 45. A stream or river that flows into a larger river or body of water; also, a person or state that pays tribute or homage to a more powerful entity.
- 46. Done intentionally or with careful consideration and thought.
- 47. A weakness or shortcoming; a fault or deficiency.
- 49. Enthusiasm, energy, or excitement; also, the outer colored part of citrus fruit used for flavoring.
- 50. A derogatory term for a wealthy or upper-class person, often implying snobbishness or arrogance.
- 51. Ill-mannered, crude, or boorish in behavior.
- 52. To deceive or trick someone for personal gain, especially in a financial or legal context.
Down
- 1. Exceptional skill or ability, especially in a particular field or activity.
- 2. A curved or bent part of something; also, a dishonest or criminal person.
- 3. To show or display clearly; to make evident or obvious.
- 4. Causing anger, resentment, or displeasure, often by being disrespectful or harmful.
- 5. A sweet liquid produced by flowers that attracts pollinators, such as bees or hummingbirds.
- 7. To express deep sorrow, lamentation, or discontent about something.
- 9. Wicked, evil, or morally reprehensible in character or behavior.
- 10. A deep and harmonious connection or response, often on an emotional or intellectual level.
- 12. Increasing or growing by accumulation or successive additions.
- 14. Polite behavior and good manners in social interactions.
- 15. Stressed or tense, often due to a difficult or challenging situation.
- 16. To make or become unclear or indistinct, often by mixing or blending together.
- 17. A temporary cessation or suspension of hostilities or conflicts, often agreed upon by opposing parties to establish peace or negotiate terms.
- 22. To strongly dislike or hate someone or something.
- 24. No longer in use or outdated.
- 25. A strong desire or ambition to achieve something great or significant.
- 30. Ridicule, mockery, or contemptuous laughter directed towards someone or something.
- 35. Of little importance or significance; unimportant or inconsequential.
- 38. Relating to clothing or fashion, specifically tailored or stylish attire.
- 41. The state of being poor or becoming poorer, both financially and in terms of quality of life.
- 42. A short, remaining part of something that has been broken or cut off; also, a short, blunt projection or piece.
- 43. A social or cultural prohibition or restriction.
- 44. To move or cause to move in a twisting, circular motion; also, a pattern or movement resembling a swirling motion.
- 48. Refinement, elegance, or good breeding in manner and appearance.