Across
- 6. , dried sliced bulb of a lily used formerly as an expectorant, cardiac stimulant, and diuretic
- 9. , an object believed to have magical powerto bring desired good or evil
- 11. , very hot and humid; exciting or capable of exciting strong sexual desire
- 14. , a group of influential persons
- 17. , a reddish brown
- 20. , the middle east countries
- 22. , having the hand on the hip and the elbow turned outward; set in a bent position
- 23. , Russian vehicle drawn by three horses abreast; ruling body of three (Russian)
- 24. , biography of saints; idealizing or idolizing biography
- 27. , correspondence in kind or quality; correspondence
- 28. , swimming or floating in water
- 29. , intricate problem; especially : a problem insoluble in its own terms; (2 words)
- 31. , a hall for public lectures or discussions; secondary school
Down
- 1. , excess, oversupply; something unnecessary
- 2. , ankle-length garment with long sleeves that is common throughout the Middle East
- 3. , having the same spatial or temporal scope or boundaries
- 4. , offensive : a black African (South African expression)
- 5. , a luminous vapor, cloud, glow or atmosphere about a god or goddess when on earth
- 6. , underhanded or unscrupulous behavior
- 7. , a small or unpretentious restaurant or nightclub (French)
- 8. , to exert force against an opposing and often bad or harmful force or influence
- 10. , a shantytown of temporary dwellings
- 12. , table that is often partitioned or enclosed, used for individual study especially in a library
- 13. , an unnaturally excited or distraught woman; bacchante; Wacko (Greek)
- 15. , one who collects or studies historical times and objects
- 16. , white tasteless solid rendered fat of cattle and sheep used in soap, candles, and lubricants
- 18. , a civilian provisioner to an army post often with a shop on the post
- 19. , prominent position that provides an opportunity for expounding one's views; (2 words)
- 21. , physical or social setting in which something occurs : environment (French)
- 25. , to promote the growth or development of (usually of misconduct)
- 26. , small useful items : sundries
- 30. , a circular opening at the top of a dome; circular or oval window