Across
- 3. a stanza of four lines, especially one having alternate rhymes.
- 5. existing or operating in the mind beneath or beyond consciousness.
- 6. a small square of fabric used for wiping one's nose or face.
- 7. very thin, especially in a way that is unattractive or unhealthy.
- 9. a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
- 12. a hard-fought competition or conflict.
- 16. a word, phrase, or sequence of letters that reads the same backward as forward.
- 17. the care of children, especially by a professional caregiver.
- 20. the distinctive taste or aroma of a food or drink.
- 21. loose and hanging in folds; not fitting closely to the body.
- 23. free time; time when one is not working.
- 24. a person who is being trained for a particular job or profession.
- 26. the natural features of a landscape or a stage setting that represents a location.
- 29. to represent something as being greater, better, or more intense than it actually is.
- 33. a person who is skilled in the practical application of scientific or engineering knowledge.
- 34. without thinking about or considering the consequences of one's actions.
- 36. fond of or given to talking; loquacious.
- 38. a short statement or phrase expressing the guiding principles or ideals of a person, group, or institution.
- 39. not stimulating or exciting; dull or boring.
- 40. a protective device worn over the eyes to shield them from bright light, dust, or other hazards.
Down
- 1. a figure of speech that combines two contradictory terms, such as "jumbo shrimp" or "deafening silence."
- 2. a category or type of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content.
- 4. extremely impressive or attractive.
- 8. a very tall building with many floors.
- 10. suitable or fitting for a particular purpose, person, or occasion.
- 11. a chair mounted on wheels for use by people who cannot walk due to illness, injury, or disability.
- 13. a group of singers who perform together, often in a church or other religious setting.
- 14. the activity of visiting places of interest in a particular location.
- 15. something that provides amusement or enjoyment.
- 18. weighing more than is considered healthy or desirable.
- 19. highly pleasing to the senses, especially to taste or smell.
- 22. elaborately decorated; highly detailed.
- 25. a group of lines forming the basic recurring metrical unit in a poem; a verse.
- 27. a question or statement that presents a problem or puzzle to be solved.
- 28. the measurement or extent of something from side to side.
- 30. from time to time; now and then; infrequently.
- 31. covered or smeared with dirt, grime, or other undesirable substances.
- 32. consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.
- 35. a temporary loss of consciousness or fainting.
- 37. a poem or literary work in which shepherds engage in a dialogue or discourse.