Vocabulary Building Blocks: (50 Across) exalted (ADJECTIVE) 1. High in style or character. Similar: noble. 2. Of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style. Synonyms: high-flown, high-minded, idealistic, lofty, noble-minded, rarefied, rarified. [Derived from exalt: from Latin: ex- out + altus high.] (TRANSITIVE VERB) exalt can be defined as: 1. To raise in rank, character, honor; to praise, glorify. Synonyms : extol, glorify, laud, proclaim. 2. To fill with delight, pride; elate. 3. To increase the intensity of, as colors; heighten. Synonyms: animate, enliven, inspire, invigorate. (NOUN) exaltation can be defined as: A state or feeling of great, often extreme, exhilaration and well-being; ecstasy.

Did You Know? (9 Down) There are approximately 11,000 known species of ants in the world. All known species of ants live in communities with social structure and job specialization. These ant colonies vary in size from a few members to millions. The tasks required to further reproduction of the species, including gathering food, digging new tunnels for nests, protecting and raising young; are divvied up and shared by colony members. The small colonists perform many important functions in their local ecosystems including moving nutrients and organic material, reducing the insect populations and turning the soil, among others.