Across
- 1. having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something.
- 3. an elementary textbook that serves as an introduction to a subject of study or is used for teaching children to read.
- 5. a person who, at a child's baptism, promises to take an active interest in its welfare.
- 7. beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.
- 9. a cruel and oppressive ruler.
- 10. especially of hair) cut very short.
- 13. inborn; natural.
Down
- 2. a secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.
- 4. a small quantity of a particular thing, especially something considered desirable or valuable.
- 6. turn away (one's eyes or thoughts).
- 8. a decision on a disputed issue in a civil or criminal case or an inquest.
- 11. so frightened that one is unable to move; terrified.
- 12. occurring or existing before a particular war, especially the American Civil War.