Across
- 4. After experiencing the beautiful color of the ocean in the Caribbean, Lola decided to paint the walls of her room ______.
- 6. The ______ on the front of the building told visitors that Frederick Douglass had once lived there.
- 9. Will was ______ about the new student’s claim that he had climbed Mount Everest.
- 11. Grandpa entertained us with amusing ______ from his life as a traveling salesman.
- 13. The ______ appears in Aztec stone carvings, where it is associated with power and bravery.
- 15. Lily experienced a period of ______ in her new school, but it lifted after a few months when she finally made a good friend.
- 16. Mozart wrote his first ______ when he was eight years old.
- 21. Kyrone hopes to expand the ______ of his shoe store.
- 22. The English army used ______ to launch large stones at the castle walls.
- 23. The neighborhood safety ______ discussed ways to get cars to slow down on the main road.
- 24. The political cartoon featured a ______ depiction of the politician, accentuating his hair and teeth.
Down
- 1. The old ______ floor in the kitchen has a certain retro charm.
- 2. Another upscale ______ has opened a shop on Brighton Street.
- 3. The injured gymnast said that ______ had always been her greatest motivator.
- 5. Meg’s Irish great-grandfather shared stories his relatives had told him about the great ______ of 1846 through 1850.
- 7. Scientists have argued for years about the function of the tusk of the ______, as it does not seem to be used for courtship, battle, or to break ice.
- 8. Two stone ______ stared grimly out at visitors from the roof of the castle.
- 10. Monet used a much darker ______ at the beginning of his painting career than he used in his later years.
- 12. As the debate became more intense, the noise in the room rose to a ______, with each participant trying to make sure their points were heard.
- 14. Stella’s favorite dish at the Japanese restaurant is ______.
- 17. Along with her elegant lace gown, Desdemona wore a silver choker covered in ______ and pearls.
- 18. The new community center came to ______ after many years of planning and labor.
- 19. Eugenia took many pictures of the ______ parade floats.
- 20. Frank Liske Park has several beautiful ______ where families can rest and enjoy picnics.
- 25. Enrique decided to go with the ______ phone case so it wouldn’t look worn out right away.
