The House of Scorpion
Across
- 2. adjective, showing a deterioration of mental functioning, as a result of old age or disease
- 5. noun, a state of intense happiness
- 7. noun, revolt or rebellion against authority
- 8. noun, a mammal in the early phases of development in the womb
- 11. noun, the dried, condensed juice of a poppy that has a narcotic effect
- 12. noun, a cell or organism that is genetically identical to the individual from which it was derived.
- 14. adjective, affected by a trace of something bad, offensive, or harmful
- 15. noun, servile followers
- 18. noun, the desire to inflict injury, harm or suffering on another
- 19. noun, a preparation in which opium is the main ingredient
- 20. verb, used selfishly for one’s own ends
Down
- 1. noun, a community of persons devoted to religious life under a superior; a monastery or nunnery
- 3. noun, persons holding exceptional rank and privileges, especially the hereditary nobility
- 4. adverb, intentionally harmful or spiteful
- 6. noun, a shameful or detestable action or condition
- 9. verb, to humble oneself or act in great fear or utter servility.
- 10. noun, the state or feeling of ill will, malice, or hatred
- 13. noun, the state of being completely forgotten or unknown
- 16. noun, the treatment of a disease by means of chemicals that have a specific toxic effect upon the disease-producing organisms or that selectively destroy cancerous tissue
- 17. verb, kept away from by motives of dislike or caution