The Hawthorne Mystery
Crossword Puzzle (Words 51-101)
Vocabulary
1. Accurate
Definition: Correct or exact,
without any mistakes.
Example: Mia gave an accurate
answer on the math test and got full points.
2. Adventure
Definition: A fun or exciting
journey where something unusual happens.
Example: The kids went on an
adventure to find a hidden cave in the forest.
3. Ally
Definition: A friend or
helper who supports you, especially during a challenge.
Example: During the game, Sam
became my ally and helped me win.
4. Betrayal
Definition: When someone you
trust does something to hurt or trick you.
Example: Telling my secret
felt like a betrayal from my best friend.
5. Boiler room
Definition: A room where
machines heat water or air, usually in large buildings.
Example: The old boiler room
under the school made strange noises at night.
6. Booby trap
Definition: A hidden device
meant to trick or hurt someone who doesn’t know it's there.
Example: They set up a booby
trap with marbles on the floor to catch the thief.
7. Bound
Definition: Tied up or held
with rope or something similar; also means heading somewhere.
Example: The box was bound
with string, ready to be mailed.
8. Cavernous
Definition: Very large and
empty inside, like a cave.
Example: The cavernous room
echoed when we shouted.
9. Charged
Definition: Filled with
energy or emotion; also means someone is officially blamed for a crime.
Example: The air was charged
with excitement before the game began.
10. Charm
Definition: Something that is
cute, magical, or makes people like it.
Example: The puppy’s silly
grin had a lot of charm.
11. Clients
Definition: People who pay
someone to do a job or service for them.
Example: The lawyer met with
her clients to talk about their case.
12. Clipping
Definition: A small piece cut
from something, like paper, hair, or a plant.
Example: I saved a newspaper
clipping about the big storm.
13. Cloak
Definition: A long, loose
coat with no sleeves, often worn like a cape.
Example: The wizard wore a
dark cloak that blew in the wind.
14. Clutched
Definition: Held something
tightly with your hands.
Example: She clutched her
flashlight when she heard the strange noise.
15. Collapsed
Definition: Fell down
suddenly, usually from weakness or damage.
Example: The old bridge
collapsed during the storm.
16. Conduct
Definition: To lead or carry out something, like finding out the
truth or getting information.
Example: The police had to conduct an investigation to find out who
broke the window.
17. Confidence
Definition: Believing in
yourself or trusting something will go well.
Example: With confidence,
Liam stepped up to give his speech.
18. Convened
Definition: Came together for
a meeting or group activity.
Example: The team convened in
the clubhouse to plan their next move.
19. Crowbar
Definition: A strong metal
tool used to pry things open.
Example: They used a crowbar
to open the locked crate.
20. Crumbled
Definition: Fell apart into
tiny pieces.
Example: The cookie crumbled
in my hand before I could eat it.
21. Dangling
Definition: Hanging loosely
or swinging in the air.
Example: The spider was
dangling from a thread above the desk.
22. Darting
Definition: Moving quickly
and suddenly in a different direction.
Example: The mouse kept
darting between the boxes.
23. Decades
Definition: Periods of ten
years.
Example: The old photo album
had pictures from several decades ago.
24. Deliberate
Definition: Done on purpose,
not by accident.
Example: His insult was
deliberate, and it hurt my feelings.
25. Descending
Definition: Going downward or
coming down from a higher place.
Example: The hikers were
descending the mountain as the sun set.
26. Determination
Definition: Not giving up,
even when something is hard.
Example: With great
determination, she finished the race.
27. Distant
Definition: Far away in space
or time.
Example: A distant island
could be seen on the horizon.
28. Echoing
Definition: A sound that
bounces back and repeats.
Example: Our laughter kept
echoing through the empty hallway.
29. Eerie
Definition: Strange and
creepy in a way that gives you chills.
Example: An eerie fog covered
the graveyard.
30. Embedded
Definition: Stuck firmly
inside something.
Example: A shiny gem was
embedded in the rock wall.
31. Estate
Definition: A large area of
land with a big house, usually owned by a rich family.
Example: The old estate had a
garden, a fountain, and a long driveway.
32. Etched
Definition: Cut or carved
into a surface.
Example: Their names were
etched into the stone bench.
33. Evidence
Definition: Clues or proof
that help show what really happened.
Example: The detective found
evidence that the thief entered through the window.
34. Examined
Definition: Looked at something
very carefully.
Example: She examined the map
to find a hidden path.
35. Exhausted
Definition: Very tired, with
no energy left.
Example: After the long hike,
we were exhausted and ready to sleep.
36. Fiduciary
Definition: A person who is
trusted to take care of someone else's money or property.
Example: The lawyer acted as
a fiduciary, making sure the family’s money was safe.
37. Forcing
Definition: Making someone do
something they don’t want to do.
Example: The wind was forcing
the door shut.
38. Fragment
Definition: A small broken
piece of something.
Example: A fragment of glass
was stuck in his shoe.
39. Fraud
Definition: A trick to cheat
someone, usually for money.
Example: Pretending to be
someone else to get their money is called fraud.
40. Grand
Definition: Big, fancy, and
impressive.
Example: The ballroom was so
grand that it looked like a palace.
41. Grate
Definition: A metal cover
with holes, usually over drains or fireplaces.
Example: He dropped his keys
through the grate on the sidewalk.
42. Hammered
Definition: Hit something
hard again and again, usually with a tool.
Example: Dad hammered the
nails into the wood to build a shelf.
43. Hastily
Definition: Done quickly,
without much care.
Example: She hastily packed
her bag and ran out the door.
44. Heir
Definition: A person who will
receive money or property from a relative who dies.
Example: Jack was the heir to
his grandfather’s fortune.
45. Hesitated
Definition: Paused or stopped
for a moment, usually because of fear or doubt.
Example: She hesitated before
opening the creepy door.
46. Historian
Definition: A person who
studies or writes about the past.
Example: The historian showed
us old photos from the town’s early days.
47. Historical Society
Definition: A group that
works to protect and share the history of a place or people.
Example: The Historical
Society saved the old train station from being torn down.
48. Huddled
Definition: Gathered close
together, usually for warmth or safety.
Example: The kids huddled
together under the blanket during the storm.
49. Interests
Definition: Things you enjoy
or care about.
Example: Her interests
include reading, drawing, and exploring nature.
50. Interior
Definition: The inside part
of something.
Example: The interior of the
cave was dark and cold.
51. Intimidate
Definition: To scare or
frighten someone, often by acting big or mean.
Example: The bully tried to
intimidate the other kids, but they stood up to him.
52. Involved
Definition: Taking part in
something or connected to it.
Example: He was involved in
the school play and helped with the set.
53. Jagged
Definition: Having sharp,
uneven edges.
Example: We climbed over the
jagged rocks at the beach.
54. Justice
Definition: Fair treatment or
punishment for doing something wrong.
Example: The police officer
wanted to bring justice to the victims.
55. Macabre
Definition: Very scary or
creepy, especially about death.
Example: The haunted house
had a macabre display of skeletons.
56. Magnified
Definition: Made to look
bigger than it really is.
Example: The bug looked huge
when we magnified it with a glass.
57. Manor
Definition: A large, fancy
house in the country.
Example: The old manor had
secret rooms and hidden staircases.
58. Mansion
Definition: A very large and
fancy house.
Example: The movie star lived
in a mansion with ten bedrooms.
59. Maze
Definition: A confusing path
with many turns and dead ends.
Example: We got lost in the
cornfield maze during Halloween.
60. Mechanical
Definition: Made of moving
parts or related to machines.
Example: The robot had
mechanical arms that could grab things.
61. Meddling
Definition: Getting involved
in something that isn’t your business.
Example: Stop meddling in my
plans—it’s supposed to be a surprise!
62. Metallic
Definition: Made of metal or
sounding like metal.
Example: The key made a
metallic clink as it dropped to the floor.
63. Mildew
Definition: A soft, smelly
fungus that grows in damp places.
Example: The basement smelled
bad because of the mildew on the walls.
64. Mineral deposits
Definition: Natural materials
like rocks or crystals found in the earth.
Example: We found shiny
mineral deposits in the cave walls.
65. Muffled
Definition: Made quieter or
harder to hear.
Example: We heard a muffled
voice behind the door.
66. Murmurs
Definition: Quiet, soft
voices or sounds.
Example: There were murmurs
of worry in the crowd after the announcement.
67. Mysterious
Definition: Strange or hard
to explain.
Example: A mysterious light
flickered in the woods at night.
68. Narrow
Definition: Very thin or not
wide.
Example: We walked along a
narrow path between the trees.
69. Obscured
Definition: Hidden or hard to
see clearly.
Example: The fog obscured our
view of the mountain.
70. Observations
Definition: Things you notice
by watching or paying attention.
Example: Her observations
helped the team solve the puzzle.
71. Ominously
Definition: In a way that
makes you feel something bad is going to happen.
Example: Thunder rumbled
ominously as the storm rolled in.
72. Panel
Definition: A flat piece of
wood, glass, or other material that is part of a wall or door.
Example: One panel of the old
door was loose and cracked.
73. Patterned
Definition: Covered with
repeated shapes or designs.
Example: She wore a patterned
dress with stars and moons on it.
74. Peered
Definition: Looked closely or
carefully at something.
Example: He peered through
the keyhole to see what was inside.
75. Poised
Definition: Ready and
balanced, like you’re about to do something.
Example: The cat was poised
to jump off the counter.
76. Preserving
Definition: Keeping something
safe or in good condition.
Example: The museum is
preserving ancient objects from long ago.
77. Quickened
Definition: Got faster or
sped up.
Example: Her heartbeat
quickened when she heard footsteps behind her.
78. Respected
Definition: Liked and admired
for being good or fair.
Example: Mr. Lee was a
respected teacher who helped everyone learn.
79. Revealing
Definition: Showing something
that was hidden.
Example: She opened the old
book, revealing a secret message.
80. Revelations
Definition: Surprising facts
or secrets that are suddenly made known.
Example: The letter contained
shocking revelations about the past.
81. Rotting
Definition: Decaying or
breaking down because of age or germs.
Example: The old fruit was
rotting and smelled terrible.
82. Ruins
Definition: What’s left of a
building or place that has been destroyed.
Example: We explored the
ruins of an ancient castle.
83. Rustle
Definition: A soft, crackling
sound made by leaves or paper moving.
Example: We heard a rustle in
the bushes and froze.
84. Shadowy
Definition: Dark or full of
shadows; hard to see clearly.
Example: A shadowy figure
moved across the hallway.
85. Silhouette
Definition: The dark shape or
outline of someone or something against a lighter background.
Example: We saw the
silhouette of a person in the window.
86. Sill
Definition: The flat part at
the bottom of a window.
Example: A dusty book sat on
the window sill.
87. Sinister
Definition: Seeming evil or scary,
like something bad might happen.
Example: The hallway had a
sinister feeling in the dark.
88. Slammed
Definition: Spoke in a very
angry or forceful way, often to criticize or insult someone or something.
Example: During the argument,
Jake slammed the idea and said it would never work.
89. Spiraling
Definition: Moving in circles
that go up or down, like a twist.
Example: The kite was
spiraling toward the ground in the wind.
90. Sprinted
Definition: Ran very fast for
a short distance.
Example: She sprinted across
the field to catch the ball.
91. Swiftly
Definition: In a fast or
quick way.
Example: The rabbit ran
swiftly across the field to hide from the fox.
92. Tarnished
Definition: Made dirty or
less shiny; not as good or pure as before.
Example: The silver spoon
looked old and tarnished after sitting in the drawer for years.
93. Tense
Definition: Feeling nervous,
worried, or unable to relax.
Example: Everyone was tense
before the big test.
94. Towheaded
Definition: Having very light
blond or almost white hair.
Example: The towheaded boy
smiled as he played in the sandbox.
95. Traced
Definition: Followed or
copied the shape or path of something.
Example: Lily traced the
outline of her hand with a crayon.
96. Underbrush
Definition: Small bushes and
plants growing under taller trees in a forest.
Example: We had to push
through the thick underbrush to find the trail again.
97. Unveiling
Definition: A special moment
when something new or hidden is shown for the first time.
Example: The unveiling of the
new statue was exciting for the whole town.
98. Urgently
Definition: In a way that
shows something needs to be done right away.
Example: Mom called us
urgently to come inside before the storm started.
99. Vault
Definition: A room or space,
often made of strong metal or concrete, used to keep money, valuable items, or
important things safe.
Example: The gold was locked
inside a vault at the bank so no one could steal it.
100. Victorious
Definition: Having won
something or feeling proud after a win.
Example: The team felt
victorious after winning the final game.
101. Wealthier
Definition: Having more money
or valuable things than someone else.
Example: Sam's family is
wealthier now because his mom got a better job.