Across
- 3. a type of tree known for its leaves and sweet sap.
- 6. an opening or passage by which anything is let out; vent; exit
- 7. having a strong, sharp, and unpleasant taste or smell (like smoke or chemicals).
- 8. moistened, covered, or soaked with water or some other liquid
- 10. a disease in which there is a severe loss of the body's cellular immunity, greatly lowering the resistance to infection and malignancy.
- 11. the act of looking at and understanding written words.
- 12. involving the possibility of something bad happening
- 13. to take the load from; remove the cargo or freight from
- 14. an individual who is a minor
- 15. an entrance or barrier used to open or close a passage.
- 16. shaped like a circle or sphere; also can mean a repeated event or a stage in a process.
Down
- 1. to a certain degree; it can mean “very” or “rather,” depending on context
- 2. a prefix meaning “different” or “other.”
- 3. a feminine name often linked to the month of May and the goddess Maia, symbolizing spring, growth, and renewal
- 4. something can be eat by humans and animals
- 5. a person who receives and entertains guests. But hosting also has an ickier side: In biology, a host is an animal, plant or person that provides a home for another organism — like a parasite. Host also functions as a noun, meaning a multitude, horde, or great number.
- 8. propagation of disturbances from place to place in a regular and organized way. Most familiar are surface waves that travel on water, but sound, light, and the motion of subatomic particles all exhibit wavelike properties
- 9. a potential source of harm or adverse effect. It refers to anything that can cause injury, damage, or negative consequences.
- 11. to wash something quickly with water (often after using soap or shampoo).
- 15. Something already stated, assumed, or accepted as true.
