Week 7

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Across
  1. 5. The villain acted __________, carefully turning the siblings against one another before revealing that he had orchestrated their conflict from the beginning.
  2. 6. The cult leader's __________ influence developed so gradually that his followers failed to recognize how completely he had taken control of their lives.
  3. 10. The stranger smiled __________ as he watched the unsuspecting family enter the house, knowing he had already locked every exit.
  4. 11. Investigators struggled to comprehend the depths of human __________ revealed by the criminal's complete lack of remorse for his victims.
  5. 12. The unexpected discovery of an old photograph threatened to __________ painful memories that the family had spent decades trying to forget.
  6. 13. The artist's sculpture featured a __________ combination of twisted limbs, distorted faces, and unnatural proportions that disturbed everyone who viewed it.
  7. 14. The old woman glared __________ at the children who had destroyed her garden, her expression suggesting that their punishment was far from over.
  8. 15. According to the ancient manuscript, the ritual could __________ a spirit powerful enough to grant wishes, though every request demanded a terrible sacrifice.
  9. 16. After being publicly humiliated by his former friend, Marcus became increasingly __________, plotting ways to make him suffer the same embarrassment.
  10. 18. The church bells rang __________ through the deserted streets as the mourners followed the coffin toward the cemetery.
  11. 19. The judge was horrified by the __________ of a legal system that routinely punished innocent citizens while protecting wealthy criminals.
Down
  1. 1. The lights flickered __________ as a low, unfamiliar scratching sound began moving slowly across the ceiling.
  2. 2. Rather than address the accusations against him, the mayor attempted to __________ the journalist by spreading damaging rumors about her character.
  3. 3. The community considered the doctor's willingness to experiment on unwilling patients __________, demanding that he be stripped of his medical license.
  4. 4. The soldiers' __________ destruction of homes and businesses served no military purpose and left the entire village devastated.
  5. 7. Although she claimed the incident was accidental, the deliberate cruelty behind her actions revealed unmistakable __________.
  6. 8. The principal condemned the students' __________ behavior after discovering they had deliberately targeted and tormented a vulnerable classmate.
  7. 9. An __________ glow emerged from the abandoned well, illuminating strange symbols that no one in the village could identify.
  8. 15. After weeks of isolation without adequate food or sunlight, the prisoner emerged with a __________ appearance that frightened even his rescuers.
  9. 17. The politician's __________ scheme involved bribing officials, falsifying documents, and threatening anyone who questioned his authority.