VOCABULARY TEST: "Desiree's Baby" (Chopin)

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Across
  1. 2. Focus on the most common usage, not the *.
  2. 3. The Puritans took comfort in having trust in divine *.
  3. 8. Some advanced students have no * of failing -- but it happens.
  4. 11. The banquet featured * foods to highlight a luxurious dining experience.
  5. 13. The bottles, blankets, and * sets were all embroidered with the baby's name.
  6. 14. Her complaint is that airline seats don't accomodate * passengers.
  7. 16. It was once common for a woman to wear a * to cover her night clothes.
  8. 18. The trip will be a month-long tour of * landmarks around the world.
  9. 19. Naomi is usually somber and dry, so her * cheerfulness was a surprise.
  10. 22. His size 16 feet were * in custom-made Air Jordan 1s.
  11. 23. The * has grown significantly since a new priest came to town.
  12. 24. When he saw the girl, Damien *-ed his eyes, but she knew that he'd been staring.
  13. 25. Jessica had a * gaze, almost as though she could see into one's soul.
Down
  1. 1. The man's * stare made Amber turn around and walk the other way.
  2. 4. Lawmakers have become more arrogant and *, less open to compromise.
  3. 5. Melody * drummed her nails on the table as she waited for her order.
  4. 6. Many health ailments can result from living an * lifestyle
  5. 7. The cat's eyes remained * on the hamster as he tried to get into the cage.
  6. 9. Thomas Jefferson fathered several children with Sally Hemmings, who was *.
  7. 10. The * belief is that Mrs. Henderson is secretly a witch.
  8. 12. The host's morbid joke cast a * over the party vibe.
  9. 15. The car was a gift from a * donor.
  10. 17. She plunged * into the water to save her dog.
  11. 20. Her mother's * nature caused Maya to become anxious and meek.
  12. 21. It's hard to believe someone who doesn't speak with *.
  13. 22. The book is * with the author's characteristic wry wit.