Across
- 1. a natural inclination or tendency
- 3. to spread throughout
- 4. to embezzle; to steal or take dishonestly, (money, esp.public funds, or property) that is entrusted to one’s care
- 6. to fall as moisture; OR to cause or bring about suddenly
- 8. existing in name only; too small to be considered seriously; token
- 12. megans: a period of one thousand years
- 15. to revive; to bring back to conscience or existence
- 16. sarcastic
- 18. strict; severe
- 19. not decisive or definite; playing it safe
- 20. having the purpose of overthrowing a government; rebellious
- 23. something taken for granted without evidence; assumption
- 26. inactive; sluggish
- 27. weariness of mind or body
- 29. flimsy; thin; lacking a sound basis
Down
- 2. unable to make up one’s mind; indecisive
- 5. cloudlike; hazy; vague
- 7. unintentional; accidental
- 9. one who is just a beginner; neophyte
- 10. composure or coolness; especially in difficult circumstances
- 11. extreme poverty; destitution
- 13. to summarize; to review a series of facts
- 14. to think or believe without supporting evidence
- 17. striving to make a big impression; ostentatious
- 20. untidy; dirty; unkempt
- 21. inherent
- 22. to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end; cajole
- 24. the supernatural; the mysterious
- 25. an intruder; a trespasser; a “buttinsky”
- 28. make a strong attack with words