"American Born Chinese" Vocabulary
Across
- 6. a person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative
- 8. the highest point of development or achievement
- 11. absolute; unqualified
- 14. fluent or persuasive speaking or writing
- 17. In a way that shows very strong and sincere feelings about something
- 19. a god or god-like being, often the subject of worship
- 20. a person without a settled home or regular work who wanders from place to place and lives by begging
- 21. To think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion
- 22. To be or go beyond the range or limits of (something abstract
- 24. To dispute or bargain persistently, especially over the cost of something.
Down
- 1. To lose or be deprived of (property or a right or privilege) as a penalty for wrongdoing
- 2. An order or decision given by one in authority
- 3. (of a manner of talking or writing) stiff and self-conscious or unnatural
- 4. A thing that is perceptible by touch
- 5. immoral or wicked behavior
- 7. The ancient past, especially the period before the Middle Ages.
- 9. (with reference to a feeling or other intangible thing) To disappear or cause to disappear.
- 10. it is a duty or responsibility for someone to do something
- 12. sincere regret or remorse
- 13. To collect/assemble a number/amount of something
- 15. To a great degree; in large amounts.
- 16. exposure to the risk of being injured, destroyed, or lost
- 18. Possessing supreme or ultimate power
- 23. A profoundly wise man, especially one who features in ancient history or legend