Across
- 6. -a word, phrase, or act used to express affection, love, or fondness for someone.
- 7. -extremely unpleasant, repulsive, or deserving of hatred.
- 11. -something shaking, quivering, or trembling, typically due to fear, nervousness, or weakness.
- 13. -something lacking firmness, solidity, strength, or, in some cases, reality.
- 14. - significantly reduced, exhausted, or emptied of a supply, resource, or energy.
- 16. -a type of, usually low-cost, multi-occupancy apartment building found in cities, often characterized by cramped, poorly maintained, and crowded conditions.
- 17. -contaminated, spoiled, or morally corrupted.
- 18. -to compete, contend, or strive for superiority, often for attention or a prize.
- 19. -a roofed, open-air structure or porch attached to the exterior of a building, often extending across the front and sides.
- 22. -a thick, firm, upholstered cushion used as a low seat, footstool, or a kneeling pad in churches.
- 23. -a feeling of strong, righteous anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair, unjust, or unworthy treatment.
- 24. -a structure, typically made of two upright wooden posts and a crossbeam, used for executing criminals by hanging.
- 25. -an object with an empty space inside (not solid), a sunken surface (concave), or a deep-toned sound.
- 26. -actions or people that are incredibly cruel, vile, or morally reprehensible, deserving strong contempt.
- 27. -being utterly puzzled, confused, or filled with uncertainty due to something that is difficult to understand or complicated.
Down
- 1. -creating intense desire, interest, or expectation, usually by teasing or showing something that remains out of reach, unobtainable, or just beyond grasp.
- 2. -a type of open-pit mine, often 50 ft (15 m) or more deep, used to extract rock, sand, and minerals like limestone, granite, or slate for construction.
- 3. -for this reason, therefore, or consequently, often indicating a cause-and-effect relationship.
- 4. -a defensive barrier or enclosure formed by sturdy, upright wooden posts or stakes driven into the ground.
- 5. -a wedding ceremony or marriage celebrations.
- 8. -someone unusually quiet, or something soft, toned-down, and lacking intensity, such as lighting, colors, or sounds.
- 9. -feeling deep remorse, guilt, or sorrow for one's sins or mistakes, often accompanied by a desire to make amends.
- 10. -acting in a blunt, abrupt, or curt manner, often implying rudeness or a lack of courtesy.
- 12. -the process of making something longer, stretching, or extending it, often resulting in a thinner shape.
- 13. -something, usually unpleasant or dangerous, that is about to happen very soon, likely at any moment.
- 15. -a temporary failure, slip in memory/judgment, or a pause in continuity, often referring to a decline from a higher standard.
- 17. -the act of stopping, hindering, or preventing someone from accomplishing their plans, desires, or efforts.
- 20. -describes deceitful, two-faced behavior marked by intentionally misleading others, often acting in contradictory ways to serve a hidden agenda.
- 21. -offensive, shocking words, acts, or media that violate community standards, often centering on lewd sexual depictions or extreme profanity.
- 23. -drunk or intoxicated by alcohol or drugs.