Across
- 4. (verb) to atone for (guilt or sin)
- 7. (verb) to make more confusing, unclear, or unintelligible
- 9. (adjective) very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful than oneself
- 12. (noun) a severe scarcity or lack of something
- 13. (noun) distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated
- 14. (adjective) inspiring disgust and loathing; repugnant
- 16. (verb) to delay or prevent someone or something by obstruction; to hinder
Down
- 1. surplus, glut
- 2. (noun) a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.
- 3. (adjective) excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters
- 5. (adjective) unwilling to spend money or use resources;stingy or frugal
- 6. (noun) a person who cultivates an area of interest, such as the arts, without real commitment or knowledge
- 8. (adjective) fearless; adventurous
- 10. (adjective) (of a person) excessively or ingratiatingly flattering in an insincere way; oily, smarmy
- 11. (noun) an excessive amount of something; overabundance
- 15. (noun) a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant