Vocab list - 8 Dec

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Across
  1. 2. – a simple, temporary camp or shelter, often outdoors.
  2. 4. – a cotton fabric with a short, dense pile; like velvet but cheaper.
  3. 8. – cloudy or muddy (of liquid), not clear because of stirred-up matter.
  4. 10. – a name or nickname by which someone or something is known.
  5. 11. – strong contrast of light and shade in art to create depth.
  6. 14. – a soft, whispering or rustling sound (like leaves).
  7. 15. – to move lightly and quickly with small, nervous steps.
  8. 16. – twilight; the time of day just after sunset.
Down
  1. 1. – soft, gentle, flickering light; lightly glowing.
  2. 3. – containing iron; iron-like in smell or quality.
  3. 5. – a feeling of nervous fear or anxiety about what may happen.
  4. 6. – a pleasant daydream or state of being lost in thought.
  5. 7. – slightly salty (often of stagnant or estuary water); unpleasant to taste.
  6. 8. – a low, continuous humming or vibrating sound.
  7. 9. – thick application of paint so it stands up from the surface.
  8. 12. – a guard who keeps watch, especially at a post or gate.
  9. 13. – a stuffy, stale atmosphere in a room, often warm and airless.