Across
- 6. His ____ nod showed little enthusiasm; he was just going through the motions.
- 7. The ship was ____ by strong waves, struck again and again by the storm.
- 8. The ____ rain poured without pause, drumming endlessly on the roof.
- 11. “Selfie” is a modern _____, a newly invented word for taking one’s own photo.
- 13. It’s illegal to ____ deer in the national park; hunting without permission is strictly forbidden.
- 14. The smell of fresh bread was _____, spreading through every corner of the house.
- 15. A ____ of stars sparkled in the night sky, too many to count.
- 17. The ____ traveler missed every bus, a truly unlucky soul.
- 19. Her ____ comment made everyone roll their eyes at its silly foolishness.
- 21. They huddled by the fire to escape the ____ chill of the long, wintry night.
- 24. The _____ wire bent easily into any shape he needed for his sculpture.
- 25. The ____ artist could barely afford paint, living in excessive poverty.
- 26. His ____ solution worked easily, though it didn’t address the deeper problem.
- 27. The ____ wind bit at their faces, chilling them with its icy coldness.
- 30. He raised his hand to _____ any objections, delaying the argument before it began.
- 34. The old ____ lectured his students sternly, as a true schoolteacher might.
- 37. The deer ____ in the meadow, searching and grazing for bits of food.
- 39. She was so ____ that she made friends wherever she went, always outgoing and social.
- 40. The forest glowed with a ____ light, shimmering with an almost magical energy.
- 41. Shackles were used to ____ the prisoner, chaining him to the wall.
- 42. The ____ bombarded him with questions, determined to uncover the truth.
- 45. The new government promised to ____ the unfair law, officially abolishing it.
- 46. Her ____ smile lit up the room, shining with warmth and happiness.
- 47. The ___ landscape was covered in snow, a perfect picture of winter.
- 48. The vandal wrote ____ words on the church walls, defiling something sacred.
- 49. Her ____ design used solar panels in a clever new way to power homes.
- 50. He tried to ____ the teacher with flattery, hoping to get a better grade.
Down
- 1. The spider looked scary but was completely ____, harmless to humans.
- 2. It was ____ that she met her future boss at the café by pure chance.
- 3. When she said he had a “heart of stone,” it was a ____ way of describing his coldness.
- 4. The ____ slept peacefully in the nursery, only hours old.
- 5. Her ____, full of compliments, was a transparent attempt to win his favor.
- 9. The criminal gained ____ for his daring heists, infamous across the city.
- 10. The film was banned for its ____ scenes, filled with immoral behavior.
- 11. The author will ____ her own audiobook, telling the story in her own voice.
- 12. He tried to ____ an excuse, making up a story to avoid trouble.
- 16. After a brief ____, the TV show returned from its break with new episodes.
- 18. The temple was ____, a holy place where silence and respect were required.
- 19. He continued to ____ the rules, openly ignoring the dress code.
- 20. The villagers ____ on rice and fish, living simply on what they can grow and catch.
- 22. After his speech, he offered _____ thanks, showering everyone with abundant gratitude.
- 23. Finding a $20 bill on the sidewalk felt like pure ____, lucky and unexpected.
- 26. The once-strong balloon hung ____ and limp after all the air leaked out.
- 27. The garden was _____ with tomatoes; vines overflowed with bright red fruit.
- 28. She grabbed a bucket to ____ the campfire, drenching the flames until they hissed out.
- 29. Attendance at the safety meeting was ____, not optional for anyone on staff.
- 31. The buffet offered a ____ of options, from salads to sweets, more than anyone could eat.
- 32. The ____ soil produced rich crops year after year, proving how fertile the land was.
- 33. Brushing his teeth was such a _____ habit that he could do it half-asleep every single day.
- 35. The children’s ____ laughter filled the park with a happy, carefree sound.
- 36. His brother tried to ____ him into fighting, provoking him with constant teasing.
- 38. The dictator’s ____ shocked the world, his sins and wicked acts laid bare.
- 40. He was ____ when he won the lottery, utterly astounded by his luck.
- 43. His _____ effort to help the homeless earned him praise from the entire town.
- 44. His ____ jokes offended everyone with their vulgar and crude humor.