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