Across
- 2. A lightweight, silver-colored metal commonly used in cans or foil. The soda can is made of recyclable aluminum.
- 3. A narrow passageway between or behind buildings. The kids played basketball in the alley behind their apartment.
- 4. Having a strong desire and determination to succeed. He is an ambitious young man who wants to make a difference in the world.
- 5. To surprise or impress someone greatly. The magician’s tricks never fail to amaze the audience.
- 6. A set amount of money given regularly or permitted for a specific purpose. His parents gave him a weekly allowance of $10.
- 8. Quick to notice things; attentive and aware. Stay alert while driving in heavy traffic.
- 9. A strong desire to achieve something. His ambition is to become a successful entrepreneur.
- 10. To change or modify something. I need to alter my dress because it doesn't fit properly.
- 11. Surrounded by or in the middle of something. Amid the chaos, she remained calm and composed.
Down
- 1. A branch of mathematics dealing with variables and equations. Algebra helps us understand relationships between variables and numbers.
- 2. The best performers in a specific field or group. He was selected for the all-star basketball team this year.
- 3. A representative of a country or organization who promotes its interests. The ambassador met with foreign leaders to discuss trade agreements.
- 5. A person or group that supports another for a common purpose. She was my closest ally in the office during tough times.
- 7. Refers to something unmatched in the past, present, or future. That was the all-time best concert I’ve ever attended!
- 8. The height of an object in relation to sea level. The airplane reached an altitude of 30,000 feet.