Across
- 6. - When someone is confused or frightened by something unexpected (9 letters)
- 7. - The tropical region near the equator
- 8. - The animal that is hunted or eaten by another
- 11. - The act of spreading or growing
- 12. - A narrow, deep valley with steep sides
- 13. - To awaken or excite
- 14. - To keep or store food and supplies
- 15. - A small part of a tree or plant, often long and thin (5 letters)
Down
- 1. - To take hold of something suddenly
- 2. - A shelter or vacation home in the mountains
- 3. - Plant life that grows on a surface, especially in the tropics (6 letters)
- 4. - Having been torn, worn out, or damaged
- 5. - A place where people can stand, look, or rest (5 letters)
- 6. - A feeling of suspicion or doubt (10 letters)
- 9. - The act of attacking someone in a cruel or violent way (9 letters)
- 10. - To listen secretly to others (5 letters)
- 11. - A place to sit or stand above, especially on a tree or structure