Across
- 4. Mentally or physically inactive; lethargic (adj)
- 5. Friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to
- 6. Praise highly, especially in a public context
- 7. Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner
- 9. Word choice
- 12. A central character who lacks the characteristics an audience associates with a conventional hero
- 13. The withdrawal of a statement, accusations, or undertaking
- 15. Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful
- 17. Overly theatrical or melodramatic
- 18. Intended to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge
- 20. A common occurrence, widespread (especially something undesirable)
- 22. A large, heavy, scholarly book
- 23. Concise and exact use of words in writing
- 24. Refine or perfect something over a period of time
Down
- 1. Adopt or support (as in a cause, belief, or way of life)
- 2. A defensive wall; a strong support or protection
- 3. A word or phrase that is not formal or literary, typically one used in ordinary or familiar conversation
- 8. A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy (noun)
- 10. The full significance of a character’s words or actions are clear to the audience or reader, but unknown to the character
- 11. No longer existing or functioning
- 14. Prevent someone from accomplishing something
- 16. All future generations of people
- 19. Feel deep respect or admiration for something
- 21. Sumptuously rich, elaborate or luxurious