Across
- 4. (ac-ri-mo-ni-ous) – Angry and bitter in speech or debate.
- 10. (ec-cle-si-as-ti-cal) – Related to the church or clergy.
- 11. (con-temp-tu-ous) – Showing or expressing disdain or scorn.
- 15. (Geth-sem-a-ne) – A place or moment of intense suffering; also refers to the biblical garden where Jesus prayed before his arrest.
- 16. (in-ces-tu-ous) – Involving close relationships, sometimes in a way that is considered improper or unhealthy.
- 17. (di-li-gent-ly) – Showing care and perseverance in one’s work or duties.
- 18. (qualms – one syllable) – Feelings of doubt, unease, or hesitation.
- 20. (ro-to-gra-vure) – A printing process used for high-quality image reproduction.
- 21. (voile – one syllable) – A thin, semi-transparent fabric used for clothing or curtains.
- 22. (scru-ti-ny) – Close and critical examination or observation.
Down
- 1. (af-flic-tion) – A cause of pain, suffering, or distress.
- 2. (aus-tere) – Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance.
- 3. (un-ob-tru-sive) – Not attracting attention; discreet.
- 5. (cri-te-ri-a) – Standards by which something is judged or decided.
- 6. (in-dig-nant-ly) – Expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust or offensive.
- 7. (o-blique-ly) – Indirectly; not in a straightforward manner.
- 8. (pen-sive) – Engaged in deep or serious thought.
- 9. (de-nun-ci-a-tion) – Public condemnation of someone or something.
- 12. (e-lu-sive) – Difficult to find, catch, or achieve.
- 13. (re-sil-ient) – Able to recover quickly from difficulties.
- 14. (for-mi-da-ble) – Inspiring fear or respect through power, size, or capability.
- 19. (pre-rog-a-tive) – A right or privilege exclusive to a certain person or group.