Spelling--ei/ie words

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Use the clues to fill in the crossword.

Across

  1. 2. The feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced (6)
  2. 5. To have a certain ___ (7)
  3. 7. Reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others (8)
  4. 8. Any female friend (10)
  5. 11. Marked by extreme and violent energy (6)
  6. 13. To gain with effort (7)
  7. 14. Of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (7)

Down

  1. 1. A platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles (4)
  2. 3. Goods carried by a large vehicle (7)
  3. 4. Thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation (8)
  4. 6. A man who is the lover of a man or woman (9)
  5. 9. A person who liquidates assets or preserves them for the benefit of affected parties (8)
  6. 10. Any cognitive content held as true (6)
  7. 12. To express willingness to have in one's home or environs (7)