Unit 8 Vocabulary

Synonym Crossword Puzzle

Complete the crossword, and then click on Check to check your answer. Click on a number in the grid to see the clue or clues for that number.

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 7    8             9         
                     
                     
  10        11      12           
                     
   13                  14    
           15            
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Across:

1. nonsensical, absurd, incredible
4. sanatorium, sanctuary, refuge
5. argumentative, combative, belligerent
6. revitalize, renew
7. promise, sureness, poise, self-possession
9. fanatical, zealous, raving, infuriated, berserk
10. rubbish, trash, detritus, dregs, scum
12. enlarge, expand, swell, prolong
13. exemption, impunity
15. academy
16. bend, distort, misshape
17. handicap, difficulty, impediment, drawback
18. soothe, solace, alleviate

Down:

2. compensate, satisfy, profit, benefit
3. thin, scanty, few and far between
8. first-rate, outstanding, worthy, pure
9. domain, duchy, bailiwick; region or field of study
11. frivolous, impudent, impertinent, insolent
12. decrease, shrink, fae, peter out
14. gamble