Words 6th, 7th & 8th Graders Should Know

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Across
  1. 2. The lighthouse stood tall on the rocky shore, serving as a __________ of safety for ships sailing through the dark night.
  2. 6. Without proper care, the neglected garden began to __________ in the hot summer sun.
  3. 9. Heavy traffic can __________ the bus from arriving on time.
  4. 12. The store manager checked the __________ to make sure they had enough supplies for the weekend sale.
  5. 14. My favorite __________ of books is mystery because I love trying to solve the puzzles before the characters do.
  6. 15. The coach’s __________ attitude lifted everyone’s spirits after the tough game.
  7. 16. Many popular fairy tales __________ from old folk stories passed down through generations.
  8. 18. The hikers had to __________ heavy rain and freezing temperatures to reach the mountain summit.
  9. 22. The local police have __________ only within the city limits, so the neighboring town handles its own cases.
  10. 23. Maria has a __________ for remembering everyone’s birthday and making them feel special.
  11. 24. The students discovered that the story about a ghost in the library was just a __________ made up for fun.
Down
  1. 1. Her memory of the talking cat was likely a __________ of her vivid imagination.
  2. 3. This summer, the students will __________ on a field trip to the science museum.
  3. 4. The teammates enjoyed some friendly __________ before the big game to lighten the mood.
  4. 5. She showed her maternal instincts by gently comforting the lost puppy.
  5. 7. During the festival, the students learned about their cultural __________ through music, food, and traditional dances.
  6. 8. The children watched the playful __________ wiggle through the tunnel at the pet store.
  7. 10. The prince decided to __________ his claim to the throne in order to live a simple life.
  8. 11. The school’s science project featured a __________ plant created by crossing two different species.
  9. 13. The results of the science experiment are __________, so we won’t know the conclusion until tomorrow.
  10. 17. The students couldn’t help but __________ at the beautiful rainbow that appeared after the storm.
  11. 19. The teacher chose a __________ student to answer the question.
  12. 20. The teacher explained that “raining cats and dogs” is an __________ that means it’s raining very hard.
  13. 21. The weather was so __________ that we decided to stay indoors all day.