Vocabulary
Across
- 1. having been demonstrated or verified without doubt
- 2. containing many people or inhabitants; having a large population
- 3. in comparison or contrast with
- 4. to put or throw flat with the face down, as in submission or adoration
- 5. future generations; all of a person’s descendants
- 7. to rob of goods by force, especially in time of war; pillage
- 10. having the most importance, influence or force
- 12. the prostate gland
- 14. one who precedes another in time, especially in holding an office or position
- 15. to dominate or prevail over
- 17. of, relating to, governed by, or acquired through practice or action, rather than theory or speculation
- 20. To assume a certain attitude or behave in a certain way, especially to make an impression or gain an advantage
- 21. to have established the truth or validity of (something) by the presentation of argument or evidence
- 22. a basic truth, law or assumption
Down
- 1. occurring or continuing after one’s death
- 2. the condition of being multiple or plural; a condition in which numerous distinct ethnic, religious or cultural groups are present and tolerated within society
- 5. to express opinions or judgments in a dogmatic way
- 6. dangerously lacking in security or stability
- 8. to speak or write evasively
- 9. first or highest in rank or importance
- 11. capable of being effected, done or put into practice; feasible
- 12. manifesting or characterized by development, aptitude or interests considered advanced for a given age
- 13. at that time
- 16. an amount of goods or valuables, especially when kept in a concealed or hard-to-reach place
- 18. the general public; the masses
- 19. of or relating to money
- 21. admitting the passage of gas or liquid through pores or interstices