The puzzle involves filling in adjectives that are the opposites of given clues. Let's solve the puzzle step-by-step by finding antonyms for the words given in each clue.
Across → 1. Opposite of 'narrow' is 'wide'.
Opposite of 'blunt' is 'sharp'.
Opposite of 'empty' is 'full'.
Opposite of 'better' is 'worse'.
Opposite of 'dangerous' is 'safe'.
Opposite of 'true' is 'false'.
Down → 2. Opposite of 'untruth' is 'truth'.
Opposite of 'humble' is 'proud'.
Opposite of 'tight' is 'loose'.
Opposite of 'quiet' is 'loud'.
Opposite of 'coarse' is 'smooth'.
To solve such puzzles, it helps to think about common opposites of adjectives. This also enhances vocabulary skills by exposing students to words and their antonyms. These skills are important for effective communication in English and also help in reading comprehension.