Silent letters

2. a military weapon that tears down everything when it explodes
6. a conversation between two or more people, the conversation between characters in a novel, drama
7. a layer composed of cells or fibers, the contraction of which produces movement in the body
8. truthful, not lying or cheating
10. a tract of land completely surrounded by water
11. a piece of evidence, to write as a signature
12. a classical dance form demanding precision and employing formalized steps and gestures to create expression through movement
14. the opposite of male
15. a circular band of flowers, foliage, or any ornamental work, for adorning the head or for any decorative purpose; a garland or chaplet

1. to form a mental image of something not actually present to the senses, John Lennon's most famous song
3. the third day of the week
4. to give attention with the ear; attend closely for the purpose of hearing
5. the purchase and sale of goods in an attempt to make a profit
9. an instrument for cutting, consisting essentially of a thin, sharp-edged, metal blade fitted with a handle
13. a walkway between or along blocks or rows of seats in a theater, classroom, airplane