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Across
- 3. Adapted to dry or desert conditions; able to thrive in arid environments with minimal water availability.
- 4. A person who creates or operates a kaleidoscope, or metaphorically, someone who generates diverse and ever-changing ideas or perspectives.
- 8. A woodcut or engraving made by carving an image into wood and then applying ink to create prints.
- 10. In philosophy, the unknowable object or reality underlying perceived phenomena, as opposed to the phenomena themselves.
- 12. To eat or drink noisily and greedily; to consume food with enthusiasm.
- 13. A natural tendency or inclination to engage in a particular behavior or activity, often used to describe a predilection or preference.
- 14. A state of fear, anxiety, or apprehension about something that may happen.
- 16. Pertaining to a vivid and detailed photographic memory or mental imagery.
- 17. A journey or descent, particularly a heroic one, often associated with a trip to the underworld in mythology.
- 18. Passive acceptance or agreement without protest, often in compliance with authority or circumstances.
- 19. The process of applying a protective zinc coating to steel or iron to prevent rusting, or the stimulation or motivation of someone to take action.
- 20. A philosophical approach that focuses on the study of subjective experiences and the way individuals perceive and interpret the world.
Down
- 1. An extensive and destructive fire, often used to describe large-scale wildfires or conflicts.
- 2. A pattern of irregular, wavy lines or grooves resembling the tracks or trails left by worms or insect larvae.
- 5. A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, often suggesting a flaw or defect.
- 6. The process of introducing a vaccine or substance into the body to provide immunity against a disease.
- 7. Inducing or causing sleep; also used to describe something that is extremely boring or dull.
- 9. Difficult to understand, interpret, or fathom due to being mysterious or enigmatic.
- 11. A mythological or legendary serpent or dragon, often used in fantasy literature and folklore.
- 15. The means or resources required to accomplish a particular task or achieve a goal.