Spring Vocab

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Across
  1. 3. shrinking away in fear or submission
  2. 4. expressing a low opinion; insulting or showing disrespect
  3. 5. a theatrical performance using exaggerated gestures and no spoken dialogue, or a traditional British comedic stage show
  4. 6. in a way that suggests something bad is likely to happen
  5. 8. to recoil in embarrassment or fear
  6. 9. removing hostility or suspicion through charm or sincerity
  7. 11. to speak about something with mockery or contempt
  8. 14. experiencing severe mental or emotional pain or distress
  9. 15. to reply sharply or wittily
  10. 17. in a harsh, violent, or unfeeling way
  11. 18. eager or quick to argue or fight
  12. 20. particular points in time, especially critical or important stages
  13. 21. settling an issue clearly and effectively; showing the ability to make decisions quickly
  14. 23. in a blunt, abrupt manner that may seem rude
  15. 24. to kill someone, especially by hanging, without legal trial, typically by a mob
  16. 27. in a self satisfied manner, often without awareness of potential danger or fault
  17. 28. moved in a slow, heavy, awkward way
Down
  1. 1. to consider or think of in a particular way
  2. 2. in a sullen or gloomy manner
  3. 4. scattered fragments, typically of something destroyed or broken
  4. 7. (of a sound) quietened or deadened, as if wrapped or obstructed
  5. 10. dull and repetitive, lacking in variety or interest
  6. 12. sad and disappointed, especially after failure or let down
  7. 13. puzzled, confused, or slightly amused in a thoughtful way
  8. 16. showing contempt or disdain
  9. 19. in a careful or cautious manner, especially to avoid harm
  10. 22. to throw something with great forcce
  11. 23. completely confused and uncertain about what to do
  12. 25. thought about something carefully and at length
  13. 26. to comfort someone in a time of grief or disappointment