Vocab Review
Across
- 3. a natural inclination or tendency
- 7. something taken for granted without evidence; assumption
- 10. flimsy; thin; lacking a sound basis
- 11. strict; severe
- 13. a period of one thousand years
- 15. weariness of mind or body
- 18. unintentional; accidental
- 20. cloudlike; hazy; vague
- 21. the supernatural; the mysterious
- 23. not decisive or definite; playing it safe
- 25. striving to make a big impression; ostentatious
- 26. to spread throughout
- 27. extreme poverty; destitution
- 28. composure or coolness; especially in difficult circumstances
Down
- 1. sarcastic
- 2. unable to make up one’s mind; indecisive
- 4. to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end; cajole
- 5. untidy; dirty; unkempt
- 6. to think or believe without supporting evidence
- 8. to fall as moisture; OR to cause or bring about suddenly
- 9. inherent
- 12. having the purpose of overthrowing a government; rebellious
- 14. one who is just a beginner; neophyte
- 16. to summarize; to review a series of facts
- 17. existing in name only; too small to be considered seriously; token
- 19. to revive; to bring back to conscience or existence
- 22. an intruder; a trespasser; a “buttinsky”
- 24. inactive; sluggish
- 25. to embezzle; to steal or take dishonestly, (money, esp.public funds, or property) that is entrusted to one’s care
- 29. make a strong attack with words