dissatisfied with existing conditions

showing good sense

painful hard work

to draw back suddenly in pain or fear

in theory only

wary and unwilling to take risks

a messenger

puzzling

Because the clues in the crossword puzzle are ___________________, I am having a hard time coming up with the answers.

The woman was such a(n) ____________________ that she complained about every dish served to her in the five-star restaurant.

Everyone knows it is ________________________ to keep your car doors locked in a big city.

After a stressful day of work, I am going to enjoy a(n) ____________________ walk through the quiet park.

Even though the volcano is quiet right now, it is still a source of ____________________ heat.

Despite all odds, Ellen managed to __________________ in her classes and graduate from high school on time.

When Jim needed a parcel delivered overseas, he reached out to an international _____________________.

When Frank’s boss told him he had to work late, he could not help but __________________.

Even though the potential investor liked the business proposal, he was ______________________ about investing so much money.

Hopefully the architect will be able to turn my ___________________ sketches into the house of my dreams.

without energy