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