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Down: 1) The drill sergeant will ____ his troops for their poor performance on the obstacle course.3) .A _____ of fans waited outside to see the star after the rock concert4) The shopper began to speak in a _____ tone when the cashier did not offer her the discount.6) The tension between Katie and Zach was _______; it was obvious to everyone present.7) Since we were on our honeymoon, there was a definite _____; we ate and drank all day and all night!8) A constant fast-food diet will eventually ____one’s over-all health.10) We tried to _____ her pain by having her imagine that she was laying on a comfortable beach getting a backrub.11) During the hot, dry summer, forest fires were_______.12) Not routinely changing the car’s oil will _____ its performance.14) Ben’s parents worry about his ___________to the game of golf.15) The _____ dog was so mean it wouldn't allow any person to approach or pet it.19) After some ____________, I found that I really wasn't interested in financing such an expensive car.23) We need a _____, someone who will donate money to us out of the kindness of their heart, and someone who doesn't need a receipt for their donation.25) The president was a __________ man given to drinking a bottle of vodka a day.26) Though he looked like a honest person, she felt _________ about his answer.27) Our government is based on justice, with _________toward none.29) Some people will___________ your silence as tacit approval.32) Because he gets such a _____ salary, he can’t afford to feed himself.35) In ____________, I think that the stop at the Chinese Buffet was a mistake; that food was really execrable.37) The _____ lunch tasted even better because it was free!38) Many people find classical music _____; my dad always fell asleep at the symphony.39) The family store gave him a sharp business ______ that few of his rivals possessed.40) A hungry wolf is a _____ sight to campers.41) The _____ left during the Civil War covered the hills of family farms.42) A hibernating bear is quite _____, as they sleep for months on end and don't do anything.44) Susan asked for a three month ______ from work to spend time with her new baby.47) The _____ that people of third world countries live in is hard for most Americans to understand.48) The teacher had to _____ the details of the assignment until we understood what she wanted.49) No matter how much air freshener we used, the house was ______ with onions.51) The _____ student had received a C on the test and didn't feel he had a need to do any better.53) He was a _____ who refused to be bound by tradition56) Boating is a _____________ form of outdoor recreation in Florida.59) The computer we found in the garage seemed _____, looking like it had been around before the flood of Noah!61) Some people are very open and talkative when they get in front of a microphone, while others are _____ when they have to get up in front of people and talk.66) Ed was very low on the company’s employee _____; he only delivered mail and emptied trash.67) The teacher ____________ed against her clamorous eighth period class.68) 8. Because I had never been hang-gliding before, I was a _____ to the sport and couldn't glide alone.69) The __________odor of burnt gunpowder permeated the rifle range.70) Nothing could _____ John from being a doctor.77) As the _____ clouds rolled in over head, I could hear the loud claps of thunder. Across: 2) The accused criminal was _____ because the robbery he committed had been videotaped by security.5) A ______person stays up all night and sleeps all day.9) Since I was running late to catch the bus, it was _____ for me that the bus was running late too!13) Jennifer was impressed when her date left a 25% __________ at the restaurant.16) By leaving her childhood savings in the bank, Maria was able to _____ over two times the original amount of money!17) Doctors argue that it's possible to become _____ when one eats french-fries every day!18) Her looks _____her 58 years.20) She was ________ that her son be home by midnight21) I wanted the storm to _____ before I attempted to drive to the mall since softer rains are better for driving.22) The _____ of history should teach us how to avoid war.24) The bridge _______ed as the earthquake rocked the city.28) She gave _____ instructions about how to water her plants, so everything should be clear as crystal.30) The United Nations strives for ________ among all nations.31) He thought he had all the answers. He was a "Know It All". He was ________ to advice.33) The _____of the polar ice caps was due to global warming.34) Some of Dennis Miller's jokes are so obscure that only a genius could _____ why they were funny.36) When I referred to my teacher as Hitler in front of the principal, it was obvious I had made a(n) _____ comment.39) While the defendant claims he did not _____ the plaintiff, the video camera evidene had proven the accusation to be true.41) The United Nations does everything within its powers to avoid the _____of a third World War.43) When the drive-thru attendant spilled coffee on the old lady, McDonald's tried to _____ her by giving her $2 Million and printing the word "Hot" on every coffee cup thereafter.45) It makes me angry when someone attempts to _____ my sincere desires to go back to school.46) His ________attitude about getting married caused her to call off the wedding.50) I used to tell people that their epidermis was showing in hopes that they would _____ the meaning of epidermis and check their fly.52) After his bout with the flu, Joe was _____and unable to work out for over a week.54) The ________ followed the coastline, casting a shadow across the beach.55) You can't _____ from our original plan or it won't work, because we need everybody to play their part or the plain will fail.57) When the mother said "chocolate ice cream is the best!" she was quite surprised to hear her 5-year-old say, "I _____!"58) The National Football League owners and players __________to reach a settlement of salary caps.60) As soon as the movie star stepped out of the car, she was _______d by fans.62) Mc Donald’s restaurants are _____s of each other.63) Pirates kept their _____ in chests which they sometimes buried.64) Katie was injured when her horse _____at the last jump in the steeplechase65) He tried to __________ himself to his boss by working late every week.71) Her _____ explanation of the accident left everyone confused.72) The fire ____________ed the building and its contents.73) Not developing the terrible habit of smoking will____________ many trips to the doctor's office later on in life.74) The _____s of opera aren’t obvious to most of us.75) Like a ____________, she squandered all of her inheritance.76) In the morning without my coffee my brain is _____ and slow.78) After continuous bombing, the enemy finally agreed to _____79) The __________over the canal was very icy; a lot of cars got stuck.80) After the lecture, I was asked to _____ the main points of class discussion.81) Jack is my _____because I can beat everyone that beats Jack in tennis, but I can’t beat him.82) The drink looked_______, but actually contained a deadly poison.83) Eddie worked as a _____ for United Parcel Service.84) Because the disease was in a _______state, no one knew she was ill.85) His ____________ grandfather had bought the land as an investment, guessing that there might be gold underground86) Disrespectful behavior, or any form of ____________, is not tolerated in a court of law.
 

 

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