Lapis' Word Wednesday Words (Plus other things that have to do with it)
Across
- 2. (in surveying) The tracing and measurement of a series or network of triangles in order to determine the distances and relative positions of points spread over a territory or region, especially by measuring the length of one side of each triangle and deducing its angles and the length of the other two sides by observation from this baseline.
- 7. To restore an electric charge to (a battery or a battery-operated device) by connecting it to a device that draws power from another source of electricity.
- 9. A device used to measure the intensity of light
- 13. The outer boundary, esp. of a circular area; perimeter
- 14. (of a device or process) working by itself with little or no direct human control.
- 15. Existing or occurring after a catastrophically destructive disaster or apocalypse In a world where nature has become just as violent as humanity
- 17. The supposed ability to move objects at a distance by mental power or other nonphysical means.
- 18. The middle of the week, usually regarded as being from Tuesday to Thursday.
- 19. Lacking common sense; wildly foolish.
Down
- 1. (especially of clothes or furnishings) providing physical ease and relaxation.
- 3. To carry one language 'across' to another.
- 4. Destructive to or inhibiting the growth of bacteria
- 5. To make or become shorter.
- 6. The state of having unlimited power
- 8. A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.
- 10. The state or fact of continuing to live or exist, typically in spite of an accident, ordeal, or difficult circumstances.
- 11. To control every part, however small, of (an enterprise or activity).
- 12. Make (something) simpler or easier to do or understand.
- 14. A woman whose profession is acting on the stage, in movies, or on television.
- 16. (of information, measurements, statistics, etc.) correct in all details; exact