Across
- 2. – Artful or secret plots or schemes, esp. those by one with evil intent
- 4. – Condemned as wrong; strongly disapproved, esp. officially disapproved
- 8. – That which cannot be controlled or restrained
- 9. – Easily managed or controlled; docile
- 12. – Without qualifications or conditions; absolutely; positively
- 14. – Too old or worn out for further work, service, etc.; obsolete
- 17. – Superior to others, esp. in a particular quality
- 19. – One who acts as a go-between
- 21. – Not noble in character or quality; base
- 22. – Resting on, as a duty or obligation
- 24. – That which cannot be tired out
- 25. – A false reason or motive put forth to hide the real one; excuse
Down
- 1. – Shameful; dishonorable; disgraceful
- 3. – Tending to soothe anger or make friendly
- 5. – Occurring or continuing after one’s death
- 6. – Believing that people are motivated only by selfishness; sarcastic
- 7. – Lively
- 10. – Stubborn
- 11. – Doing or inclined to do good; kindly; charitable
- 13. – A concisely expressed principle or rule of conduct; a statement of a general truth
- 15. – Punishment for wrongdoing
- 16. – Having a hidden, puzzling, or ambiguous meaning; mysterious
- 18. – Gave up; surrendered; stopped resisting
- 20. – Settled comfortably, snugly, or securely
- 23. – Persistent intense ill will or desire to harm others; great malice