Vocablulary Lists 10-12

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