Across
- 2. a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character
- 6. a type of painting; a style of painting
- 7. relating to an oracle
- 9. a pause or gap in a series, process, or sequence
- 13. bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them
- 14. manipulate the boundaries of an electoral constituency
- 15. an action or opening remark that entails a degree of risk that is calculated to gain an advantage
- 16. to sell someone's property or stocks; to take someone's property or stocks
- 18. displaying exaggerated flattery or affection
- 19. of or relating to the sense of touch
- 20. synonymous to unorthodox and unconventional
Down
- 1. divide a region or body into smaller mutually hostile states or groups
- 3. very careful about doing something
- 4. involving an amount of effort and difficulty that is oppressively burdensome
- 5. to deceive or trick someone
- 8. flirtatious behavior or flirtatious manner
- 10. a fraud; a person claiming to have a special knowledge or skill
- 11. an very learned and talented person; expert at a particular field
- 12. to restrict something within limits
- 17. free from mistakes; perfect