4 March 2025

3. very unpleasant because of being aggressive, loud, or offensive
6. relating to beauty, taste, or style, especially in the visual arts
8. extreme amusement, especially when expressed by laughter
9. having or showing a firm purpose or belief, or being determine:admirably purposeful
12. exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
15. a deep-seated feeling of dislike; aversion
16. stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
17. the practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives, friends, or associates, especially by giving them jobs
19. existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute
20. very thin and weak, usually because of illness or extreme hunger
21. a private individual who joins an armed conflict for personal profit, is otherwise an outsider to the conflict, and is not a member of any other official military
23. boldness or daring, especially with confident or arrogant disregard for personal safety, conventional thought, or other restrictions
24. to have a discussion with another so as to arrive at an agreement

1. the time or date (twice each year) at which the sun reaches its maximum or minimum declination, marked by the longest and shortest days
2. presenting a point of view, especially a controversial one, in an excessively and unpleasantly forceful way
4. including or covering all the services, facilities, or items normally expected or required
5. anger and bitterness : harsh or biting sharpness especially of words, manner, or feelings
7. having assets in excess of liabilities; able to pay one's debts.
10. allow the existence, occurrence, or practice of (something that one does not necessarily like or dislike) without interference
11. the study of how genes and traits are passed from one generation to the next
13. a person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative
14. feeling or attitude that you have no special importance that makes you better than others; lack of pride
18. to intentionally exclude or avoid them from a group or community
22. having or exercising the power of fluent, forceful, and appropriate speech