Claire’s Wordlywise 9+ Crossword
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
 
 
Down: 2) v. 1. To break off. After the argument, the two families severed all ties with each other. 2. To cut in two. Irving accidentally severed the garden hose while mowing the lawn.4) adj. Not exact, but close enough to be reasonably correct. The approximate weight of the puppy was ten pounds.8) v. To calculate or direct the movement of a ship or aircraft. Sailors navigate their ships into port when they need supplies. navigation n. The science or practice of navigating. Mark Twain learned navigation during his time on a boat on the Mississippi River.10) adj. So unreasonable as to be laughable; foolish or silly. You'd look absurd in a suit and tie at the beach.11) n. A deep, narrow opening in rock caused by a split or crack. The crevice had filled with soil in which a cluster of small red flowers was growing.12) v. To block or defeat the plans or efforts of. Heavy flooding thwarted the UN's attempts to deliver food.13) v. To tempt or attract with the promise of something good. In the early nineteenth century, the hope of owning land of their own lured many people to travel west to Ohio and Indiana. n. 1. Something that attracts. The lure of fresh air led us to the park for a walk. 2. Artificial bait used for fishing. A large striped bass took the lure, and I hooked it.14) v. To lose hope. When neither the library nor the bookstore had it, I despaired of ever finding the book I wanted. n. A total lack of hope. The look of despair on their faces told me that the situation was worse than I had feared.16) n. 1. A very strong wind. Last night's gale tore several tiles off the roof. 2. A loud outburst. We heard gales of laughter coming from the party.17) v. To rise, usually in a steady way. The rocket ascended to a height of five hundred feet before falling to Earth. Across: 1) adj. 1. Easily damaged or broken; not strongly made. The cart was too flimsy to carry such a heavy load. 2. Not believable. Saying you lost your pen is a flimsy excuse for not doing your homework.3) adj. 1. Able to give a correct reading or measurement. This clock is so accurate that it gains less than one second a year. 2. Without mistakes or errors in facts. In science class we make accurate drawings of the plants we study. accuracy n. Correctness, exactness. I question the accuracy of your report because others have described the accident quite differently.5) v. To leave; to go away from a place. The bus for Detroit departs at ten o'clock. departure n. The act of leaving. We were sad after the departure of our friends.6) adj. Unwisely bold or daring. It would be foolhardy to go swimming during a gale.7) n. A feeling or expression of great joy. There was jubilation among the fans when the team won the championship. jubilant adj. (joo' ba lant) Very happy. My family was jubilant when Aunt Fee survived the heart operation.9) n. 1. A great mass of ice, earth, or snow mixed with rocks sliding down a mountain. The mountain climbers had a narrow escape when the avalanche swept over them. 2. A great amount of something. The company had an avalanche of orders because of their online ad for the new game.15) v. To leave; to go away from a place. The bus for Detroit departs at ten o'clock. departure n. The act of leaving. We were sad after the departure of our friends.18) adj. Running straight up and down; upright. The black vertical lines in this painting are what one notices first.19) adj. Short and to the point. When I said I was sure we would be rescued soon, my friend's terse reply was, "How?"20) v. 1. To make or become strong again. A short rest will revive you. 2. To bring back into use or fashion. The new musical show revives several of our favorite childhood songs.
 

 

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