Across
- 1. Occurring irregularly or sporadically.
- 4. A command or order expressed authoritatively.
- 6. Lacking in imagination; ordinary. Rhymes with a word that describes a picture made by arranging small pieces of metal together.
- 9. Subject to sudden changes in mood or behaviour. The first couple of letters are the same as the tenth astrological zodiac sign.
- 11. A gesture made out of respect or courtesy.
- 12. A tranquility or being at rest. Has the same meaning in french.
- 14. To seek opinions and vote of people, usually politically. Similar to a word that describes a cloth used as a surface to paint on.
- 19. In the early stages of development or being born.
- 21. To be involved in a conflict or difficult situation.
- 22. Done for no reason; unnecessary or unwarranted.
- 23. Done with little to no effort or care.
- 25. To speak deceptively, in order to be ambiguous.
Down
- 2. Lightness of speech in an inappropriate time.
- 3. Proper manners in accordance to social norms.
- 5. An omen or sign of something to come.
- 7. A state of extreme humiliation or degradation.
- 8. Worthy of respect due to age or wisdom.
- 10. Of outstanding excellence—inspiring great admiration. Also the name of an American rock band.
- 13. Keen perception and sound judgment.
- 15. Offering nothing that is stimulating; not lively, dull. Rhymes with a synonym of fast.
- 16. Convenient at the cost of moral principles.
- 17. Loud and harsh in sound or manner. Rhymes with a word that describes a three-pronged spear.
- 18. Overwhelming feelings of shock or confusion due to an unexpected event.
- 20. Straying off from the usual standards; improper behaviour.
- 24. Of a person, muscular or physically strong.