Across
- 2. The immaterial, spiritual, or emotional essence of a person, often believed to give life to the body and survive physical death.
- 5. An informal descriptive phrase for speech or vocal delivery that lacks clarity, distinctness, or sharp definition.
- 7. The most isolated, unaccompanied, or unhappy from a lack of companionship.
- 8. Having abundant possessions, material wealth, or a large supply of a valuable resource or substance.
- 11. Helen Keller’s dedicated companion, secretary, and interpreter for over 45 years.
- 13. A unusual, exciting, and sometimes dangerous experience, trip, or bold undertaking.
- 14. The compartment where the engineer or train operator sits to drive the train and operate its controls.
- 16. A person who uses written words to communicate ideas, tell stories, or create content
- 21. Unabl to stay still, relax, or rest, often because of boredom, worry, or dissatisfaction.
- 23. A site or facility–either underground or on the earth’s surface–where workers and machines extract coal.
- 24. An open aircraft generally refers to an aircraft with an open cockpit, meaning the pilot and crew sit exposed to the outside air rather than inside a sealed, enclosed cabin.
- 25. Severely damaged, weakened, or made unable to move or function properly.
Down
- 1. Suffering from a physical injury–especially a cut, puncture, or damage caused by a weapon in a battle or fight.
- 3. Perfume is a liquid mixture of fragrant essential oils, aroma compounds, and solvents used to give the human body a pleasant and lasting scent. Powder is a fine, dry cosmetic made from mineral or plant bases–like talc or cornstarch– designed to absorb moisture, reduce friction, and leave a light fragrance on the skin.
- 4. A group of people who gather, listen, watch, or read to experience a performance, speech, book, or media broadcast.
- 6. A country, territory, or region that belongs to or comes from outside your own nation.
- 9. A slight or indirect suggestion, clue, or small piece of information that helps you figure something out without stating it directly.
- 10. A raised floor where actors, musicians, or speakers stand to be seen by an audience.
- 12. Formal educational talks given to an audience.
- 15. A light, gentle wind, or informally, a task that is very easy to accomplish.
- 17. To start feeling ill or to become affected by a disease or medical condition.
- 18. Lacking sufficient money or material possessions to live comfortably or meet basic needs.
- 19. Lacking excitement, brightness, or liveliness.
- 20. The protective, outermost layer of a pine tree, typically characterized by a thick, rough, and scaly texture with deep fissures.
- 22. To look at someone or something for a long time with your eyes wide open, usually without blinking.