"The Secret Life of Bees" Vocabulary Practice #1

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Across
  1. 4. Maurice had been asking Erin out _______________ since they met, despite her clear lack of interest.
  2. 5. Jonte's ex sent him a long, ______________ text, begging him to take her back one last time.
  3. 7. Did you know that _______________(ing) a police officer is a very serious offense?
  4. 8. "It's a little _______________ of you to assume that I'm your new best friend just because I invited you along," Diamond said to Debbie.
  5. 9. Marissa's family is very religious, so she comes off as a little ______________ sometimes.
  6. 10. Everyone knows that Alex's grandpa is a mean old man; his _______________ is to be expected.
Down
  1. 1. Mr. Cooper knew that whoever vandalized the front of PPA did it _______________(ly).
  2. 2. The only way that I can describe Danielle's boyfriend is _______________. He is so rude to everyone!
  3. 3. When Mareli's teacher accused her of cheating without evidence, she spoke with _______________, her voice sharp with disbelief and anger.
  4. 6. My brother and his friends are so irresponsible. They were out_______________(ing) last night, and they crashed my dad's car into a tree.