Semester Final Crossword
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1) n., statement that accounts for a set of facts but cannot be proved by direct supporting evidence; theory; something that is assumed as a basis for action or discussion.2) n., group of persons forming a united, but sometimes discontented and troublesome, minority within a larger group.4) n., skill in the use of the hands, the body, or the mind; adroitness.5) adj., sharp; strong; penetrating; producing a sharp sensation, usually of taste or smell.8) trans. v., state or express positively, forcefully, or boldly; affirm.10) adj., unmindful; inattentive; unobservant; careless.11) adj., exceeding reasonable limits; excessive.14) adj., hesitant through lack of self-confidence; timid.15) trans v., eat of greedily; swallow; engulf; consume enthusiastically.17) intrans. v., assemble, usually for an official or public purpose; meet formally; trans. v., cause to assemble.18) adj., meager; insignificant; worthless; lowly; contemptible.21) adj., showing intense emotion or passion; forceful.23) adj., unwise; not exhibiting good judgement.24) adj., coiled or twisted; complicated; intricate.26) adj., pertaining to cooking or the kitchen.27) n., statement of an obvious or self-evident truth.29) trans. v., praise highly.30) n., false bravery; swaggering courage.32) n., unusual habit or mannerism of one particular person.35) n., traitor or outlaw; rebel.37) trans. v., hold the attention or interest of; engross.38) trans. v., tease or torment by presenting something desirable while it is out of reach.39) n., violent upheaval; disaster; violent, sudden change in the Earth’s crust; destructive flood.41) n., person who refuses to go along with the policies or views of his or her group; someone who is independent-minded; nonconformist; unbranded calf or colt; horse or steer that has escaped from the herd.44) intrans. v., stare in amazement with the mouth open; open the mouth wide; yawn; open wide.46) adj., full or impractical ideas; idealistic.50) n., someone or something that is the source of just punishment; just punishment for wrongdoing; unbeatable rival.51) adj., having two or more possible meanings or interpretations; unclear; vague.57) n., action that can be used as an example for subsequent similar cases.58) adj., capable; effective; able to meet most situations effectively.60) adj., extremely hungry.62) adj., occurring unexpectedly or without any known cause; happening by accident or chance; unplanned; lucky.65) intrans. v., run hastily; scurry; trans. v., sink (a ship) by cutting or opening a hole in.67) n., condition of being lost in thought; daydream.69) v., talk idly or meaninglessly; babble; trans. v., utter in a childish or silly way; n., childish or meaningless sounds; babble.71) adj., very skilled or capable.72) adj., having or showing a moderate estimation of one’s own talents, abilities, or accomplishments; lacking in vanity; not elaborate or showy, unpretentious; moderate in size or amount.73) n., method of achieving a goal; strategy. |
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3) n., fame of an unfavorable kind.6) n., paving material made of layers of small stones that are packed together with asphalt or tar; road surface that has been paved with layers of small stones.7) adj., full of fun and good cheer; sociable.9) adj., free of slyness or craftiness; simple and innocent.12) adj., charmingly old-fashioned, like pecan cookies.13) adj., put together from various parts; in mathematics, having factors; something made up of various parts; n., combination.16) adj., sharp; keen; perceptive; able to analyze in depth.19) adj., in an early stage; just beginning to exist or appear.20) intrans. v., walk or conduct oneself in a conceited or boastful manner; strut.22) n., network of winding, connected passages through which it is difficult to find one’s way without help; maze.25) trans. v., take part in an organized group refusal to use a product or service as a means of protest; n., organized group refusal.28) adj., adopted or assumed in order to deceive; false; or fiction; imaginary; unreal.31) n., feeling of great respect, even of awe or love; veneration; act showing respect, such as a bow or curtsy; v., venerate; show respect for.33) trans. v., talk or write about for the first time; bring up.34) n., favorable regard; respect; v., regard with respect; admire; honor; judge or consider to be.36) trans. v., cause uncertainty in; puzzle.40) trans v., mention approvingly; praise.42) n., evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or worth of something; judgement; expert or official valuation of something, as for taxation.43) adj., occurring as a a combination of circumstances that, although accidental, is so remarkable that is seems to have been planned or arranged, resulting from the condition of occupying the same point in space or time.45) adj., having a strong tendency to cause harm; very severe; poisonous; intensely irritating, hostile, obnoxious, or harsh.47) adj., aware; fully informed.48) trans. v., damage; spoil the quality of.49) n., long. adventurous, wandering journey; intellectual or spiritual quest.52) adj., characterized by exaggerated show of dignity or self-importance; excessively ornate.53) n., person new to a field or activity; beginner; person who has entered a religious order but has not yet taken final vows; adj., inexperienced.54) adj., greatly pleasing, esp. to the sense of taste; delicious; delightful.55) adj., large in quantity; abundant; containing an ample supply; filled with matter, thoughts, or words; wordy.56) n., deliberate deception or trickery by speaking or acting in two different ways concerning the same matter.59) n., verbal expression in the form of speech or writing; formal and lengthy discussion of a subject, either written or spoken; intrans. v., speak or write formally and at length; engage in conversation or discussion.61) trans. v., support with proof or evidence; verify.63) n., foolish or heedless disregard of danger; rash boldness; impudence.64) adj., lacking conscience awareness; forgetful.66) n., person who is exceptionally gifted, usually at a young age.68) n., person depended upon for wise advice and guidance; trusted counselor.70) trans v., stir to action or awareness; stimulate or shock with an electric current; put a coating of zinc on iron or steel as protection against rust.74) n., normal spoken language of a country or region as distinct from the literary or learned language; everyday speech; adj., native to or commonly spoken by residents or a particular country or region.75) adj., excessively and unpleasantly convinced of one’s own importance; overbearingly proud; superior; vain.76) trans. v., say over again; repeat.77) n., scarcity or lack.78) adj., determined to have one’s own way and to do as one pleases; obstinate.79) n., beginning of a career or other course of action; first public appearance, as of an actor on stage; formal presentation of a young woman to society.80) adj., not able to be discouraged or threatened; bold; audacious.81) n., aim or purpose; state of mind at the same time of action, meaning, or connotation; adj., firmly fixed; determined; intense.82) n., enthusiastic or even excessive praise; fawning admiration. |
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