Words

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Use the clues to fill in the crossword.

Across

  1. 2. Systematic investigation to establish facts (8)
  2. 5. Of great significance or value (9)
  3. 8. The accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events (10)
  4. 12. Formally making a person known to another or to the public (12)
  5. 13. The day after today (8)
  6. 14. Causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm (7)
  7. 15. A message received and understood (11)
  8. 16. The day immediately before today (9)

Down

  1. 1. In agreement with or ___ with (9)
  2. 3. Time off from school or work for fun and travel (8)
  3. 4. Suited to your comfort or purpose or needs (10)
  4. 6. Hard to control (9)
  5. 7. Preparatory school work done outside school (8)
  6. 9. Someone who takes ___ professionally (12)
  7. 10. A preliminary election where delegates or nominees are chosen (7)
  8. 11. A surrounding or nearby region (12)