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1. | The plane crashed because of a low ___ that caused the pilot to hit some trees on a hilltop. | 3. | Competitors who wear the new Acme swimsuits have a slight ___ over those who don't wear them (according to Acme). | 7. | If you don't ___ ___ ___ your teeth with regular brushing and flossing, you might lose them. | 9. | An ___ in the local newspaper revealed that the mayor had been arrested for driving under the influence. | 12. | "If you don't get a ___ on your temper, I'm going to refer you to an anger management counselor," said the boss. | 13. | A hockey ___ is necessary for scoring, but it can also be a dangerous weapon in the hands of an angry player. | 14. | Summer in the high desert is a time of thunderstorms that cause sudden down___s and flash flooding. | 15. | Before you put paint anything, put ___ on it first. The ___ seals the surface and helps the paint cling to the ___. | 16. | There is ___ paint and flat paint. ___ is shiny, like what girls use for their lipstick. |
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Down: |
2. | A ___ bucket holds a container of paint and your brushes while you are standing on the ___. (See ___bucket.co.uk) | 4. | Gina forgot to turn off her TV, so she ___ ___ into her apartment to turn the TV off. | 5. | A wood or an aluminum ___ has hinges and opens up like the letter 'A.' People climb on it to change light bulbs near the ceiling. | 6. | He was ___ confused when he saw the pretty woman smiling and waving at him, but she was looking at someone behind him. | 8. | Little Giant makes ladders that function as stepladders and ___ ladders, which are adjustable from 9 feet to 15 feet (or higher). | 10. | The rude and impatient man ___ed his way through the crowd, bumping several people aside. | 11. | Many people place ___s into their shoes to provide more arch support and comfort. |
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