Across
- 2. It is the custom for Russians to e_______e each other with kisses on the cheeks when they greet someone close.
- 6. The handicapped have the p________e of free parking.
- 8. Because of the violent typhoon, we were c_______ed in the house all last weekend.
- 9. Swallows have trouble s_______ving in cold weather, so they fly to warmer places for winter.
- 10. Recent serious shortages of water and electricity have had a _______ (disaster) effect on the island’s economy.
- 13. The library p_______ses various kinds of books, such as children’s books, novels, magazines, and so on.
- 15. To avoid any further ________ (confront) with his wife, Wayne locked himself in the study and remained silent.
- 17. Most parents don’t think their own child is i_______r to other kids. In fact, their own child is usually the apple of their eye.
- 18. The diamond ring decorated with several p______s stones costs a fortune.
- 22. Leo has such a good memory for numbers that he can a_______ely recall the phone numbers of all his friends.
- 24. My father taught me never to make any _________ (assume). Instead, he said that I should always ask questions to find out the truth.
- 27. The family asked p________n to bring their pet dog in before entering the restaurant.
- 29. Kimberly’s strong sense of m_______y doesn’t allow her to remain silent when she sees someone cutting in line.
- 30. The expert believed that the country’s educational system was d_______t and needed to be improved without delay.
- 31. The d______e pattern on the vase shows the great skill of the artist who created it.
Down
- 1. Jenny washed her face with the facial foam and p______ded to put her make-up on.
- 3. This special kind of butterfly p_____hed thirty years ago due to dramatic changes to the environment.
- 4. If you don’t know how to use the product, you can make ________ (inquire) about this on the phone at any time.
- 5. Tom’s improvement in math didn’t happen suddenly. Rather, it was a p_________e development over time.
- 7. Mr. Keys a___________ied his wife to her high school class reunion. Both of them had a good time on that occasion.
- 9. The TV commercial claimed that the drink could help people lose weight easily, but I was really _______ (suspect) of its effectiveness.
- 11. Regretting having harmed the innocent girl, the kidnapper swore to God s_______ly that he would turn over a new leaf.
- 12. Each student is encouraged to p_______e actively in discussions during the class.
- 14. The famous NBA player made the a_________t that his basketball career would end the next season.
- 16. This pet hotel offers a_______n for pets while their owners are away.
- 19. Those who c______e too much salt run a risk of heart disease and high blood pressure.
- 20. It is i________e that each of us will die one day.
- 21. Emotionally d______bed, Connie couldn’t concentrate on whatever she did and kept thinking of unhappy things.
- 23. My mother shouted at me on the street, making me feel so h______ted.
- 25. The super-typhoon caused m______e damage to the island, leaving hundreds of deaths and injuries behind it.
- 26. The city of New York plays a p________t role in modern pop culture. It constantly appears in films and TV shows, such as Iron Man and Friends.
- 27. The most common way to p________e fresh meat is to freeze it.
- 28. Vivian never laughed at any jokes. Therefore, she was r_______ed by some of her classmates for being too serious.