Across
- 2. to shake tremulously; quiver or tremble
- 5. the state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
- 8. not firmly or tightly fixed in place; detached or able to be detached
- 9. to be deprived of or cease to have or retain something
- 10. producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind
- 12. harshly pungent; bitter
- 14. nearsightedness; lack of foresight
- 16. climb, move, or get in or out of something in an awkward and laborious way, typically using both hands and feet
- 17. dejected; dispirited
- 18. not allowing anything to pass through; impenetrable
- 19. stronghold; fortress; fortified place
- 21. high spirits; exhilaration; exuberance; a boiling over
- 23. shy; reserved; sedate
- 25. upheaval; natural change; change in fortune
Down
- 1. making little or no noise
- 3. a bitter counter accusation; or the making thereof
- 4. proper; in good taste; orderly
- 6. any amulet or charm; anything whose presence exercises remarkable powerful influence on human feelings or actions
- 7. expressing a doubt of choice between alternatives
- 8. ridiculous; absurd
- 11. forceful; causing to yield
- 13. a break or interruption; often from work
- 15. great warmth or earnestness; ardor; zeal
- 20. to the utmost or most absolute extent or degree; absolutely; completely
- 22. unpleasantly or offensively noisy; glaring
- 24. deep hatred; animosity; ill will