Adjectives 2

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