Having Good Language Skills

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Use the clues to fill in the crossword.

Across

  1. 3. Fearful expectation or anticipation (5)
  2. 4. To take in, also metaphorically (6)
  3. 7. A compound described in terms of the central atom to which other atoms are bound or coordinated (7)
  4. 9. A remark expressing praise and admiration (10)
  5. 10. Manner of acting or controlling yourself (7)
  6. 11. The region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis (7)
  7. 12. Present in great quantity (8)
  8. 13. A structure or object that impedes free movement (7)

Down

  1. 1. Used of a singer or singing voice that is marked by power and expressiveness and a histrionic (8)
  2. 2. A choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative (6)
  3. 5. Financial assistance in time of need (7)
  4. 6. To kill in large numbers (9)
  5. 8. A person or firm that ___ workers (8)