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Across
  1. 3. The condition of being cut off from company, support or contact.
  2. 6. To examine something so carefully that even tiny flaws become visible.
  3. 7. Existing before another event or point in time.
  4. 9. The moment when a difficult situation can no longer be ignored.
  5. 11. Like a postcard scene where life appears almost too perfect.
  6. 12. Relating to spectacular displays that combine chemistry, light and noise.
  7. 14. A venture requiring initiative, effort and a willingness to take risks.
  8. 15. Describing someone or something that cannot consistently be counted upon.
  9. 16. Secret cooperation in wrongdoing while pretending innocence.
  10. 18. So charming that good judgement may quietly disappear.
  11. 19. Describing something that causes little concern despite first appearances.
  12. 20. A carefully prepared explanation designed to place someone elsewhere when trouble occurred.
Down
  1. 1. A person known more for attending exclusive events than avoiding them.
  2. 2. Able to judge fairly without favouring one side over another.
  3. 4. A measuring stick used to judge whether something makes the cut.
  4. 5. Constantly changing and full of energy rather than remaining fixed.
  5. 8. Behaviour that crosses accepted social or ethical boundaries.
  6. 10. Equally comfortable performing many different roles or tasks.
  7. 13. Lacking necessities that many others take for granted.
  8. 17. The likelihood that an idea can succeed beyond the planning stage.