Word
Across
- 3. without a clearly defined shape or form
- 5. settle or find a solution to a problem, dispute, or contentious matter; decide firmly on a course of action
- 7. a loud and boisterous laugh; to laugh in a loud and boisterous way
- 8. a willingness to take bold risks; rude or disrespectful behavior
- 9. willing to please others; obliging; agreeable
- 12. prevent or obstruct an anticipated event or action by taking action ahead of time
- 13. curious or inquiring
- 14. make less severe, serious, or painful
- 16. admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering
- 18. accept and allow behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive to continue
- 19. a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past
- 24. in a state of peaceful happiness
- 26. subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind
- 27. (of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible; able to be touched or felt
- 28. an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about one’s own conduct; a misgiving
- 29. a state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced
- 31. a condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble
- 32. a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation
- 33. dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy
- 34. match or surpass a person or achievement, typically by imitation
- 37. hurl or launch something in a specified direction
- 38. a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance
- 39. be constantly or visibly worried or anxious; gradually wear away something by rubbing or gnawing
- 40. too great to be overcome
Down
- 1. bold and without shame
- 2. appease the anger or anxiety of someone
- 4. prove more powerful than opposing forces; be victorious
- 6. showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
- 10. a very steep rock face or cliff, especially a tall one
- 11. one’s opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute
- 15. a new term created from an existing word to distinguish it from a newer meaning
- 17. (of work) not requiring much skill and lacking prestige
- 20. tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely; determined
- 21. an award or privilege granted as a special honor or acknowledgment of merit
- 22. call upon a spirit or ghost to appear by means of magic; implore someone to do something
- 23. having a sharply strong taste or smell
- 25. of the highest quality or degree
- 30. unwilling or unable to believe something
- 35. strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way
- 36. characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm