Across
- 2. – After being reprimanded by his boss, he sat in his chair with a __________ expression, refusing to speak.
- 4. – The lawyer took a moment to __________ the contract, making sure there were no hidden clauses.
- 7. – Despite the chaos around her, the doctor handled the emergency with remarkable __________, never once losing her composure.
- 8. – His sudden __________ of anger surprised everyone in the meeting, as he was usually so calm and reserved.
- 11. – The final seconds of the penalty shootout were absolutely __________, with the entire crowd holding their breath.
- 13. – As the dark clouds gathered over the horizon, a sense of __________ settled over the hikers, warning them of the approaching storm.
- 15. – The __________ of the ancient civilization were scattered across the desert, half-buried in sand.
- 17. – There’s no need to __________ the point; we all understand the argument you’re trying to make.
Down
- 1. – The dictator was infamous for his __________ treatment of political prisoners.
- 3. – The jellyfish glowed with a __________ blue light, illuminating the dark waters around it.
- 5. – She wasn’t very hungry, so she just took a small __________ of her sandwich while listening to the conversation.
- 6. – As soon as the politician stepped onto the stage, she was met with a __________ of difficult questions from reporters.
- 9. – Miraculously, the driver walked away from the crash completely __________, despite the severe damage to the car.
- 10. – Tourists gathered to __________ at the breathtaking architecture of the ancient cathedral.
- 12. – The explosion sent pieces of __________ flying through the air, embedding themselves in nearby buildings and vehicles.
- 14. – It’s difficult to __________ her reaction from just an email—I’d rather speak to her in person.
- 15. – The sight of mold-covered food was so __________ that she immediately lost her appetite.
- 16. – His performance in the final round managed to __________ everyone’s expectations, securing him first place.