Across
- 3. a scarcity of water or rain
- 5. fully commit to
- 6. describe or regard as the outcome of a specific reason
- 7. make payment to
- 11. manipulate or use for one's own benefit
- 12. fearing or dreading the possibility of pain or evil
Down
- 1. a deal in which both parties agree to make compromises
- 2. intensely emotional
- 4. without regard for propriety or convention
- 7. characterized by in-depth analysis and decision-making
- 8. refuse to do, consume, or partake in anything
- 9. assign to a lower rank
- 10. a safe shelter against danger or adversity