Across
- 3. the practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs
- 5. possessing supreme or ultimate power
- 8. the practice of using a public office or position of trust for one's own gain or advantage
- 9. following as a result or effect
- 10. suffering or death caused by lack of food
- 11. preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience
- 12. significantly serious
Down
- 1. successful in material terms
- 2. an act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound; a duty or commitment
- 4. involving a great deal of effort, trouble, or difficulty
- 6. a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group
- 7. extremely large or great