Across
- 3. A difficult, painful, or challenging experience or trial.
- 7. To develop or change gradually over time, typically into a more advanced or complex form.
- 10. To be excluded or freed from a specific duty, requirement, or obligation.
- 13. To triumph or succeed, often after a struggle or competition.
- 16. Capable of existing or working together without conflict or issues.
- 18. A mistaken belief or misleading argument that is based on incorrect reasoning or flawed logic.
- 19. Capable of causing death, often referring to substances or actions that are deadly.
- 21. Overwhelmingly joyful or delighted, often to an extreme degree.
- 23. A feeling of deep respect, wonder, or fear often inspired by something impressive or extraordinary.
- 24. Not real or imaginary, often referring to characters, events, or stories created in literature or art.
- 26. A meeting or confrontation with someone or something, often by chance or unexpectedly.
- 28. Someone who tends to have a negative outlook or expects the worst outcome in any situation.
Down
- 1. Based on reason, logic, or sound judgment, rather than emotions or irrational thinking.
- 2. To regain, recover, or bring back something, often after searching or effort.
- 4. Easily deceived or tricked because of a tendency to believe or trust others without sufficient evidence.
- 5. To deduce or conclude information from evidence, reasoning, or observation, rather than being explicitly told.
- 6. To drive or push something forward with force or energy.
- 8. A quick, sharp, or witty reply in response to a comment or question.
- 9. Hesitating or doubtful; not completely trustworthy or reliable.
- 11. Extremely stingy or unwilling to spend money; very frugal.
- 12. Something that is incapable of producing any useful result or is pointless and ineffective.
- 14. Legally responsible or likely to experience or face something, often negative.
- 15. An intense and often irrational fixation or preoccupation with something or someone.
- 17. Continuing to exist or endure for a prolonged period; not giving up easily.
- 18. The ability to speak or write a language with ease, accuracy, and fluidity.
- 20. To persistently annoy, torment, or persecute someone through aggressive and repetitive actions.
- 22. To quote or refer to as evidence or authority in a written or spoken argument.
- 25. Easy to reach, approach, or obtain; able to be used or entered without difficulty.
- 26. To pass or go by, especially referring to time.
- 27. Tending to avoid giving direct answers or being secretive, often to escape or dodge a question or situation.