Puzzle 1

"You are __ no matter what they say" says Aguilera.

Cold-blooded vertebrate that is born as a tadpole.

Decorated half-mask worn at Venice Carnival.

Gaining something through threats of defamation.

German supermodel with intimate lingerie brand.

Island where Central Park is found.

Particle accelerators in physics research labs.

Premier of China, 1998-2003, followed Li Peng.

Someone who takes risks, sometimes foolishly.

This X-Men character also goes by Logan.

Witch at Hogwart's School of Witchcraft: Pansy __.