Across
- 3. stylish in appearance; dashing
- 8. open resistance to an opposing force or authority
- 10. cautiously; carefully
- 12. the act of trying to equal or outdo one another
- 15. a tuft of hair that stands up from the head and will not lie flat
- 17. to shrink or start involuntarily, as in pain, embarrassment, or distress
- 18. dishonest, unprincipled; playfully teasing or mischievous
- 20. inspiring pity or compassion; feeling or expressing sorrow or shame
- 21. distant, reserved, or indifferent in manner
- 22. unable to be understood or comprehended
- 24. burning with little smoke and no flame; to show signs of repressed anger or hatred
- 26. showing wisdom and sound judgement
- 27. speechless with astonishment, amazement, or bewilderment
Down
- 1. a flighty, thoughtless, or disorganized person
- 2. seeming to be carefree and unconcerned
- 4. embarrassed, as by being aware of a fault
- 5. confuse greatly, puzzle
- 6. tall, think, and gawky
- 7. an advance warning; pre-knowledge of the future
- 9. mean and stubborn
- 11. disbelieving or doubtful
- 13. a bitter quarrel between two peoples, families, or groups
- 14. the quality of being infrequent in occurrence
- 16. feeling or showing scorn
- 19. to run or ride with a long easy gait
- 23. accepting of something that seems inescapable
- 24. untouched by civilization; uncultivated, wild
- 25. not clearly expressed; lacking clarity
- 28. moving or acting quickly