(noun) a statement that you strongly believe is true: A_________ (9 letters)

(Phrase) used to describe someone who is curious and always wants to find out about things: A__ E_________ M______ (2+9+4 letters)

(noun) something that surprised you while teaching you new facts about life, people etc: E___-O_______ (3+6 letters)

(phrase) to make a good decision about something: C_______ W_________ (6+6 letters)

(idiom) something you do which has negative repercussions at a later date: C_____ B______ T__ H________ Y____ (4+4+2+5+3 letters)

(verb) to deceive or trick someone: H_________ (8 letters)

(phrase) the ability to analyse or evaluate information without letting feelings or opinions influence you: C_________ T_________ S_________ (8+8+6 letters)

(adj.) not having any knowledge about a subject or situation: C_________ (8 letters)

(phrase) to be completely sure about something: B_________ W______________ (7+14 letters)

(verb) to expect or prepare for something before it happens: A___________ (10 letters)

(idiom) to try extremely hard to achieve something: G__ T__ i__________ L________ (2+2+10+7 letters)

(phrase) the ability to remain brave when you are suffering: C________ i__ T_____ F______ O__ A__ A____________ (7+2+3+4+2+2+10 letters)