Across
- 1. His speech contained a subtle _____________ to the classic novel, suggesting that the current political climate mirrored the book's events.
- 4. After years of striving, she finally found true _____________ in her simple life, appreciating the small, everyday joys.
- 7. The board members demanded a clear and detailed _____________ for why such a large portion of the budget was allocated to a new, untested project.
- 8. A good translator must capture every _____________ of meaning in the source language to produce an accurate translation.
- 9. Despite their exhaustive search, the rare bird remained _____________, never appearing for the wildlife photographers.
- 11. Many political theorists have written about the possibility of creating a perfect society, or a _____________, though none have successfully achieved it.
- 12. Based on the sudden silence, he made the _____________ that his suggestion had not been well-received by the group.
Down
- 2. The final chapter of the book provided a brilliant _____________ of the different philosophical viewpoints discussed throughout the text.
- 3. The process of filling out endless forms can feel quite _____________ after the initial excitement of starting a new job.
- 5. The chef demonstrated a precise cutting _____________ that allowed him to slice vegetables with incredible speed and uniformity.
- 6. The new CEO acted as a powerful _____________, accelerating changes that had been stalled for years within the organization.
- 10. The study was criticized for having a clear _____________ in favor of the drug company that funded the research.
