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4. Something done with difficulty.
7. the action of interrogating or the process of being interrogated
10. success in dealing with a problem.
11. the loss or absence of hope.
13. an urban street inhabited by poor people.
15. the group of people with the authority to govern a country or state; a particular ministry in office.

1. principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behaviour.
2. the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
3. a serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.
5. regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or usefulness of something.
6. the ability to do something that frightens one.
8. a difficult or unpleasant situation.
9. dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery.
12. a select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society.
13. a plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.
14. the state of being stretched tight.