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<word defn="I could hear the ____ clucking in the farmyard. The ____ pecked hopefully at the dusty floor." wf="HENS" en="HENS" x="4" y="1" direction="down"/>
<word defn="The couple has produced three _______ for implantation. Two or three _______ are implanted into the woman's body." wf="EMBRYOS" en="EMBRYOS" x="6" y="1" direction="across"/>
<word defn="We hope that potential investors will take the ____. We'll put out the ____ and see what happens." wf="BAIT" en="BAIT" x="8" y="1" direction="down"/>
<word defn="For a moment she almost _____ him. He _____ me for standing up to him." wf="HATED" en="HATED" x="1" y="2" direction="down"/>
<word defn="Seats go quickly, so it is essential to ____ in advance. ____ with Suntours and kids go free!" wf="BOOK" en="BOOK" x="6" y="3" direction="down"/>
<word defn="We could just hear the distant ____ of a siren. With a ____ he threw himself on the bed and buried his face in the pillow." wf="WAIL" en="WAIL" x="10" y="3" direction="down"/>
<word defn="Do you have any ____ on buying a second-hand car? Follow these ____ to improve your communication skills." wf="TIPS" en="TIPS" x="1" y="4" direction="across"/>
<word defn="She had her ____ of the single men. Which do you want? Take your ____." wf="PICK" en="PICK" x="3" y="4" direction="down"/>
<word defn="He was treated as a social _______. Her criminal past made her an _______." wf="OUTCAST" en="OUTCAST" x="6" y="4" direction="across"/>
<word defn="He cut all ____ with the Church. We have close economic ____ with other countries in the region." wf="TIES" en="TIES" x="12" y="4" direction="down"/>
<word defn="The house ________ is the caipirinha. Cheers! The show was a heady ________ of jazz and political satire." wf="COCKTAIL" en="COCKTAIL" x="3" y="6" direction="across"/>
<word defn="Children must be taught to _____ the road safely. Let's _____ over now while the road is clear." wf="CROSS" en="CROSS" x="5" y="6" direction="down"/>
<word defn="Direct _____ could only be levied with the consent of Parliament. She was charged with conspiracy to evade _____." wf="TAXES" en="TAXES" x="7" y="6" direction="down"/>
<word defn="He subtly _______ that race was an issue in the case. The article falsely _______ that he was responsible for the accident." wf="IMPLIED" en="IMPLIED" x="9" y="6" direction="down"/>
<word defn="Country life _____ me down to the ground! Try out the various rackets to find out which one _____ you best." wf="SUITS" en="SUITS" x="1" y="9" direction="across"/>
<word defn="Did you click on the ____ next to the name of the file? I dragged the ____ into the recycle bin." wf="ICON" en="ICON" x="3" y="9" direction="down"/>
<word defn="I tend to ____ a jacket to work. I will probably choose to ____ jeans." wf="WEAR" en="WEAR" x="11" y="9" direction="down"/>
<word defn="He vented his _____ on his grandfather. She killed her boss's dog out of pure _____." wf="SPITE" en="SPITE" x="7" y="10" direction="across"/>
<word defn="He _____ well against his main rival. This movie _____ poorly at the British box office." wf="FARED" en="FARED" x="5" y="12" direction="across"/>
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