Across
- 2. Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen. Example: The sudden silence in the Tim Hortons lineup was ___________—they were out of double chocolate donuts
- 3. A state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation. Example: Faced with the _________ of choosing between maple syrup and maple butter, Mary decided to go with both.
- 7. Walk slowly and heavily. Example: The bear decided to _________ through the campground, showing a laid-back approach to his morning stroll.
- 9. Widespread and uncontrolled. Example: Complaints about the cold became _________, but Canadians just shrugged and said, "Eh, it's winter."
- 11. A scarcity or lack of something. Example: There was a _________ of politeness at the hockey game when the ref missed an obvious penalty.
- 12. Comfort or consolation in a time of distress. Example: During the polar vortex, Canadians found ________ in their favorite warm beverage—a double-double, of course.
- 14. Having limits or bounds; Example: The supply of Timbits at the office was unfortunately ________, leading to a donut dilemma.
- 16. Occupying or containing much space; large in volume. Example: The _____________ snow banks in the driveway made parking the moose sled a challenging task
- 17. Show or suggest involvement in a crime or fault. Example: The overly apologetic Canadian's presence did nothing to _________ them in the hockey stick heist.
- 19. Having a sharply strong taste or smell. Example: The apology letter smelled a bit _________, likely due to the overuse of the word "sorry."
- 20. Having a dignified, majestic, or imposing appearance. Example: The ______ moose stood by the lake, looking regal with antlers adorned in maple leaves.
- 21. Showing a selfless concern for others. Example: In a display of true ___________, the Canadian goose escorted the lost duckling to safety.
- 22. Strong hostility or resentment. Example: Despite their rivalry in hockey, there was no real __________ between the Maple Leafs and the Canadiens—at least until
- 24. Having or showing a wish to do evil. Example: The beavers were acting a bit ________ that day, plotting mischief in the lumberyard.
- 26. Extremely dirty and unpleasant. Example: The aftermath of the ketchup chip fight left the room looking ___________, but everyone agreed it was a saucy good time.
- 27. Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. Example: The ________ towards ice fishing in the summer was palpable, as Canadians preferred warm activities like canoeing.
- 29. Neatly skillful and quick in one's movements. Example: The curler's _______ slide on the ice left the opposing team in awe and defeat.
Down
- 1. Wave or flourish something, especially a weapon, in a showy or threatening way. Example: The Canadian chef liked to __________ his spatula during the barbecue, a symbol of culinary dominance.
- 2. No longer in use or out of date. Example: The once-popular "Eh"-to-English phrasebook became ____________ with the rise of bilingual Canadians mastering all forms of communication.
- 4. Make minor changes to improve or clarify something. Example: After a heated debate about the correct pronunciation of "tuque," they decided to __________ it to "toque" with a friendly "eh."
- 5. Tending to cause gradual damage. Example: The _________ power of snow on road salt became evident when Bob's rusty pickup transformed into a winter art installation.
- 6. Retaliatory action taken in response to an injury or offense. Example: The moose's nonchalant grazing in the garden resulted in no ___________—just a gentle "Please, not the tulips again!"
- 8. Worn-out or ruined because of age or neglect. Example: The __________ snowplow struggled to clear the roads, resembling a Zamboni past its prime.
- 10. Regard with disgust and hatred. Example: Canadians ____________ the idea of running out of maple syrup on Pancake Day—it's a culinary tragedy.
- 13. Neglectful in one's duty or responsibilities. Example: Jim felt a bit ________ when he forgot to shovel his neighbor's driveway after the snowstorm.
- 15. Expressing feelings or opinions in a loud and forceful way. Example: The ___________ debate about the best hockey team echoed through the Tim Hortons, drowning out the background music.
- 18. Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way. Example: The Mountie's ability to predict when the poutine truck would arrive was truly ____________.
- 23. Feeling or appearing casually indifferent; Example: Despite the moose strolling through the backyard, Sarah remained _______ and continued her BBQ.
- 25. Connected or associated with a larger group; Example Bob felt truly ______ with the Maple syrup appreciate society – he even dreamt in shades of amber.
- 28. Without the basic necessities of life; extremely poor. Example: After running out of maple syrup, the pancakes felt ________ and unfulfilled.