Across
- 4. say something in answer to a remark or accusation, typically in a sharp,angry, or witty incisive manner.
- 5. to scold or rebuke
- 8. of behavior performance, or appearance in accordance with the highest standards of propriety; faultless.
- 9. rebuke or reprimand.
- 11. having or showing a perspective understanding or insight; shrewd.
Down
- 1. courage in pain or adversity
- 2. not susceptible to corruption, especially by bribery.
- 3. not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.
- 6. of something complicated or unaccountable; cause something to feel,completely baffled.
- 7. the feeling that someone of something is unworthy of one’s consideration or respect; contempt
- 10. having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell.