Across
- 1. in a manner that is difficult to discern
- 2. not circulating or flowing
- 5. an authoritative declaration
- 8. spend thoughtlessly; throw away
- 10. cook (vegetables) briefly
- 11. refine or make more perfect or effective
- 15. a small overnight bag for short trips
- 16. a container that is used to put or keep things in
- 17. wood heaped for burning a dead body as a funeral rite
- 20. a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material
- 21. a rich soil consisting of sand, clay and organic materials
- 25. a loud, harsh, or strident noise
- 26. administer or bestow, as in small portions
- 27. smother or suppress
- 28. distribute loosely
- 29. a natural inclination
- 30. of a red color at the end of the color spectrum
- 31. speak about unimportant matters rapidly and incessantly
- 32. loud confusing disagreeable sounds
- 34. an overwhelming number or amount
- 36. one of several parallel layers of material
- 37. having or revealing little emotion or sensibility
- 40. lacking in physical beauty or proportion
- 42. walk as if unable to control one's movements
- 43. a conduit to carry off smoke
- 44. having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
- 45. extremely repulsive or unpleasant
- 46. make believe with the intent to deceive
- 47. be full of or abuzz with
Down
- 1. working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way
- 3. a small thin sharp bit of wood, glass, or metal
- 4. settle or come to rest
- 6. wear off or die down
- 7. a long flexible snout as of an elephant
- 9. devouring or craving food in great quantities
- 12. the rhythmic rise and fall of the voice
- 13. plant having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation
- 14. spread by scattering
- 16. action taken in return for an injury or offense
- 18. in a manner marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
- 19. burn slowly and without a flame
- 22. delicate and intricate ornamentation
- 23. the act of providing approval and support
- 24. tear or be torn violently
- 30. a time or act of being held accountable; a settling of accounts
- 33. the state of being disregarded or forgotten
- 35. a public road from one place to another
- 38. a hard substance used for making soap and candles
- 39. wet thoroughly
- 41. characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste