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Across
  1. 1. (ǎg nos ́tik) noun one who believes that the existence of God is unknown and unknowable syn: skeptic; one with a critical or doubting attitude
  2. 2. (ǝ bat) verb to lessen in violence or intensity When the winds abated, the helicopter was able to land. syn: subside, decrease
  3. 5. (ǎb hôr) verb to detest, loathe, hate strongly The father warned his children to abhor lying. syn: despise, abominate
  4. 6. (ǎj ́ōō lã ́ shǝn) noun excessive praise or admiration She despised the adulation heaped on rock stars by young fans.
  5. 8. hiding the thief in his basement, he was charged with aiding and abetting a criminal.
Down
  1. 1. verb to assist or encourage, especially in wrongdoing
  2. 2. (ə grâr ́ë ǝn) adj. having to do with farms, farmers, or the use of land Because New Jersey is mostly agrarian, it is called "The Garden State."
  3. 3. (ǎde mănt") adj. unyielding; firm in opinion Despite the protests of the entire city council, the mayor remained adamant.
  4. 4. (ǎf bel) adj. friendly; courteous; agreeable in manner; easy to talk to The affable old man never wanted visitors. syn: amiable, good-natured
  5. 5. (əkwit) verb to find not guilty of a fault or crime The jury acquitted the man, and he was free to go. syn: vindicate, absolve, exonerate
  6. 7. (ǎ krǝ mo ́në) noun harsh temper or bitter feeling Because of his acrimony, the old man found himself lonely and friendless.