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Across 1. _______________ water is a breeding ground for mosquitoes. 3. The media is ________________(ing) president Obama for his universal health care plan. 5. Each year a group of _________________ musicians are inducted into the hall of fame 7. The _________________ windows of the limousine prevented us from seeing which celebrity was inside. 9. Without the presence of the referees and cops the crowd erupted in ________________. 10. Be careful that you don't brag so much that people being to call you ______________. 12. The police had to _________________ the riots with tear gas. 17. The first 75 degree day in the spring serves as an __________________ moment of what is to come. 18. The man was charged with ________________ after he stole the Stanley Cup trophy. 19. It's going to be hard to contain my _________________ joy when my last exam is done for the year. 20. After being kept awake all night by my neighbor's baby, I ________________(d) through the day. 24. In order for the policeman to catch up with the robber, he had to __________________ my car and chase after him. 27. The car crash turned into an ugly __________________ when neither driver would take the blame. 28. All of my childhood experiences of growing up in the Amish community gave me __________________ for my memoir. 29. After the principal announced that the school day would begin earlier, there was noticeable ____________________ from the students. 31. Because he was caught off guard with the question, the mayor began to ___________________ on about a completely different issue. 34. Unfortunately, I found out that all my photos were _______________(d) in the fire. 36. Even though I was angry on the inside, I tried to maintain a ________________ of cool. 37. Don't be ______________(ed) by the number of pages, the book is so good it will be done before you know it. 39. Tabloids make _________________ claims about the state of celebrities relationships. 41. If you __________________ at the opposing team, you can get kicked out of the game. 43. The ________________ hikers were ready to take on the 10,000 ft. mountain 45. Before merging into fast moving traffic, it's important to be _________________ and check for cars multiple times. 46. We only had to wait in our car for half an hour while the _______________ thunder storm passed. 47. Because of the thunderstorms, the Red Sox had to ________________ the game until tomorrow. 48. Before you become an ____________________ to the candidate, make sure you fully understand their beliefs.

Down 2. The teacher _______________(ed) the students for throwing the markers around the room. 4. With the threat of a hurricane, there was a mass _________________ from the town. 6. The students found the new cell phone policy _______________ so decided not to follow it. 8. I felt ______________(ed) by the salesperson who said that if I bought this TV I would receive a free Blueray player, when I would only be entered into a drawing for one. 11. It is hard not to _________________ to the temptation of chocolate cake. 13. Western movies are centered around a showdown between the police and ______________(s). 14. The gossip _____________________(d) quickly through the school. 15. With a final score of 15-0, the Red Sox __________________(d) the Yankees. 16. It wasn't until he was 15 that Charlie realized he had a ______________ talent for playing the piano. 21. Teachers do not __________________ cheating in order to get ahead. 22. I used duct tape to __________________ a wallet for myself. 23. My 3rd concussion forced me to _________________ my role as captain on the soccer team. 25. The rift in their friendship is a result of Katie stealing her best friend's boyfriend. 26. After 15 detentions, the student was deemed ______________________ and the administration tried to figure out another way to keep him in check. 30. Some countries, unfortunately, are under the power of a __________________ dictator. 32. The solider remained ___________________ even when the enemy closed ranks. 33. I ______________(ed) right and then moved left to get pass the defense. 35. He was approached to join a modeling agency because of his _______________ appearance. 36. Frederick Douglass was born into _____________________ and had to run away in order to attain freedom. 38. Dill ____________________(ed) from his parent's house in order to join Scout & Jem for the summer in Maycomb. 39. Be careful not to ______________ your record with stupid decisions. 40. It took months for my boss to notice the money that I have been ________________(ing) from the cash register. 42. Soon after leaving the beach, the tide ___________________(d) our sand castle. 44. The saying YOLO has become __________________.