Vocabulary Test #1-3

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Across
  1. 3. A common expression that means something different than what the words actually say
  2. 5. find a way around (an obstacle)
  3. 6. annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand
  4. 8. (typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal
  5. 11. a work that ridicules society in order to bring about a positive change
  6. 13. express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions
  7. 14. (especially of a position or view) not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection
Down
  1. 1. the specific words that an author chooses (“word choice”)
  2. 2. keep from sight; hide
  3. 4. the process of transformation from an immature form to an adult form in two or more distinct stages
  4. 7. standing out so as to be clearly visible
  5. 9. persuade (someone) not to take a particular course of action
  6. 10. more important than anything else; supreme
  7. 12. the force or energy with which a body moves / a driving force, impulse