Across
- 2. She lived by a ___, a short statement expressing a general truth, that honesty matters most.
- 3. We watched the puppies, a group of 6 Golden Retrievers, ___ playfully across the backyard.
- 6. The picnic was held on a ___, a small grassy hill overlooking the river, near the trail.
- 9. The unexpected bonus was a ___, a sudden and unplanned gain, for the struggling family.
- 10. He seemed ___ late, a habit that frustrated his coworkers, no matter the occasion.
- 11. She refused to ___ her duties, the responsibilities assigned to her role, even when the work was difficult.
- 13. The official’s actions were ___, behavior deserving deep disgust and moral outrage, after he knowingly deceived the public.
- 17. The soldiers prepared an ___, a surprise attack from a hidden position, at dawn.
- 19. His ___ attitude, a refusal to change his mind despite evidence, frustrated the entire group.
- 20. The coach was ___, a tireless leader who never stopped encouraging the team, during the long season.
- 21. The harvest was the result of ___, long and physically demanding labor, under the summer sun.
Down
- 1. During the lecture, the professor began to ___ a detailed explanation for the confused students.
- 3. He muttered a ___ "sorry" to James, his 12-year-old brother, when his mother made him apologize.
- 4. Manny trusted his ___, a fellow soldier who had trained beside him for years, during the difficult mission.
- 5. The teacher reviewed elementary concepts before moving onto the more challenging material.
- 7. The team suffered an ___ defeat, a loss that caused public embarrassment, after ignoring practice.
- 8. The town experienced ___, a period of economic success and stability, after new businesses moved in.
- 10. Marie Curie, a scientist whose discoveries changed modern medicine, was ___ in the field of chemistry.
- 12. The two countries reached an ___, a formal agreement ending the conflict, after months of negotiation.
- 14. The novel portrayed the villain as ___, a person who survives by exploiting others, rather than working.
- 15. The message was ___, a statement with a hidden or unclear meaning, leaving everyone confused.
- 16. The community’s response showed ___, a troubling lack of concern for others, when no one volunteered to help after the storm.
- 18. The judge declared the sentence ___, a decision that could not be changed, despite public protest.
