Across
- 2. the use of many words where fewer would do, especially in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive
- 5. gloomy and drab
- 13. create and perform (music, drama, or verse) spontaneously or without preparation.
- 14. having or showing too great a readiness to believe things
- 15. excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.
- 16. relating to the conditions that affect hygiene and health, especially the supply of sewage facilities and clean drinking water.
- 17. a short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a weapon
- 18. cheerful and friendly
- 20. seeming reasonable or probable
- 21. a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.
- 26. easily persuaded to believe something; credulous
- 27. pull or knock down (a building).
- 28. wary and unwilling to take risks
- 29. spread (something, especially information) widely.
Down
- 1. disgustingly dirty
- 3. pleasant because of a personality, qualities, or interests that are similar to one's own
- 4. having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure
- 6. cause (someone) to have a wrong idea or impression about someone or something
- 7. dependence on or trust in someone or something
- 8. not helping or supporting either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartial
- 9. fail to conduct oneself in a way that is acceptable to others; behave badly.
- 10. a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things.
- 11. become progressively worse
- 12. deny (a person or place) the possession or use of something
- 14. look thoughtfully for a long time at
- 19. extremely amusing.
- 22. likely to spread to and affect others
- 23. possible to do easily or conveniently
- 24. consisting of many interconnecting parts or elements; intricate
- 25. able to move or be moved freely or easily