Across
- 2. To deceive or mislead
- 5. An attitude of uncertainty or having more than one possible meaning
- 6. Happily cheerful and good-natured
- 10. A quick and energetic journey or trip
- 12. Dull or lacking in flavor
- 13. Characterized by a lack of motivation or energy
- 15. A serious argument or critical rant
- 16. To push forward with enthusiasm or force
- 17. A person who is skillful and proficient at something
- 18. To criticize harshly or angrily
- 19. To present or attribute (something) falsely
- 22. Lacking in clarity, vague, or unclear
- 24. To lie or trick someone
- 26. A harsh, often prolonged, verbal attack
- 27. Opposite of detrimental
- 29. A state of great disorder or failure
- 31. To soothe or reduce in intensity
- 32. Briefness in speech or writing
Down
- 1. An unrefined, low moral character
- 3. Attacking or damaging behavior
- 4. Lacking strong emotion or enthusiasm
- 5. Next to or adjoining something else
- 7. The opposite of careful or rational behavior
- 8. To submit or give in
- 9. A political system ruled by thieves or corrupt individuals
- 11. Unwavering, refusing to change one's mind
- 14. A broad range or extent
- 17. Having opposing or unfavorable effects
- 18. A non-threatening presence or effect
- 20. A deceptive or dishonest attitude
- 21. Forceful, compelling argument
- 23. Inclined to criticize harshly
- 25. To increase the strength or support of
- 28. An incorrect or deceptive belief
- 30. Tending to bring about a favorable outcome