Across
- 1. cause (a process or action) to begin.
- 5. covering or affecting a large area.
- 8. accompanying but not a major part of something.
- 10. make (an action or process) easy or easier.
- 12. handle or control (a tool, mechanism, etc.), typically in a skillful manner.
- 14. denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.
- 16. existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute.
- 18. rise and fall irregularly in number or amount.
- 19. delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder.
Down
- 2. or appeal to (someone or something) as an authority for an action or in support of an argument.
- 3. the quality of seeming reasonable or probable.
- 4. continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.
- 6. certain to happen; unavoidable.
- 7. a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound.
- 9. possible to do easily or conveniently.
- 11. stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
- 13. not connected with or relevant to something.
- 15. become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand.
- 17. numerical or other measurable factor forming one of a set that defines a system or sets the conditions of its operation.
