Adjectives 2
Across
- 2. devoutly religious or making a hypocritical display of virtue
- 4. sparing in the use of words; abrupt
- 7. modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence
- 9. open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous
- 11. widespread in a particular area or at a particular time
- 14. sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way or able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action
- 17. liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse or (of a substance) easily evaporated at normal temperatures
- 18. dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations
- 20. showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
- 21. (of an attitude, habit, or belief) firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change; ingrained
- 23. a scarcity or lack of something
- 25. having a very eager approach to an activity
Down
- 1. (of an action or gesture) carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection
- 3. acting or done quickly and without thought or care
- 5. engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought
- 6. based on illusion; not real
- 8. lasting for a very short time
- 10. inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true
- 12. severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance or having an extremely plain and simple style or appearance; unadorned
- 13. using or expressed in more words than are needed
- 15. having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage
- 16. having or displaying a passionate intensity
- 19. truthful and straightforward; frank
- 22. stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
- 24. understood or implied without being stated