Crossword Puzzle Vocabulary

3. the center of interest or activity.
5. take part or intervene in an activity without invitation or necessity.
6. the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry.
7. stop the continuous progress of an activity or process.
8. referring to a consumer's desire to purchase goods and services
10. depend on with full trust or confidence.
13. to convey knowledge of or information about
16. a secret word or phrase that must be used to gain admission to something.
18. the outside limit of an object, area, or surface.
19. the state of being free from danger or threat.
20. happening or coming immediately.
21. the action or crime of stealing.
22. an apparatus using or applying mechanical power and having several parts, each with a definite function and together performing a particular task.

1. belonging to or for the use of one particular person or group of people only.
2. a particular place or position.
4. facts provided or learned about something or someone.
7. make or become better.
9. cause to cover a larger area; make longer or wider.
11. use a computer to gain unauthorized access to data in a system.
12. a means of approaching or entering a place.
14. an identification used by a person with access to a computer, network, or online service.
15. media websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.
17. talent, skill, or proficiency in a particular area.