Across
- 7. characterized by unscrupulous control of a situation or person.
- 11. characterized by or based on the inference of particular instances from a general law.
- 13. an amber-colored, protein-rich liquid that separates out when blood coagulates.
- 15. a large or dense group of insects, especially flying ones.
- 16. a gentle feeling of fondness or liking.
- 18. (of something complicated or unaccountable) cause (someone) to feel completely baffled.
- 19. imitation of a situation or process.
- 20. totally or partially resistant to a particular infectious disease or pathogen.
- 23. tending to be different or develop in different directions.
- 24. a small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.
- 25. excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements.
- 26. done without will or conscious control.
- 28. a condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble.
- 29. the quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness.
- 30. the state or quality of being ferocious.
- 31. gather together or acquire an increasing number or quantity of.
Down
- 1. having or showing great knowledge or learning.
- 2. importance requiring swift action.
- 3. the outer limits or edge of an area or object.
- 4. a deep fissure in the earth, rock, or another surface.
- 5. the quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness.
- 6. a friendly relationship.
- 8. lack of stability; the state of being unstable.
- 9. a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands, especially in conditions of stress, increasing rates of blood circulation, breathing, and carbohydrate metabolism and preparing muscles for exertion.
- 10. in a way that is not serious or respectful, often in a playful or dismissive manner.
- 12. lack of bravery
- 14. (of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect.
- 17. the action of admitting someone into a secret or obscure society or group, typically with a ritual.
- 21. showing fearlessness and determination.
- 22. the act of renouncing or rejecting something.
- 27. a natural ability to do something.
