Across
- 3. a burden or hindrance that makes progress difficult.
- 7. cloudy, opaque, or muddy (especially liquid); confused or obscure.
- 8. to clear someone from blame or suspicion; to prove right or justified.
- 12. the student with the highest academic rank in a graduating class, often giving the farewell speech.
- 13. a position or job that requires little or no work but provides financial benefit or status.
- 14. deliberate destruction or damage to disrupt something, often secretly.
Down
- 1. to shock, inspire, or stimulate someone into action.
- 2. a deep-seated hatred or hostility between people.
- 3. radiant splendor or brilliance; shining brightly.
- 4. most noticeable, important, or prominent.
- 5. an outgoing, sociable person who gains energy from being around others.
- 6. an unexpected and unfortunate occurrence; a minor dispute or mishap.
- 9. to explode or cause to explode suddenly and violently.
- 10. to have an effect or impact (often negative) on something; to encroach.
- 11. motionless with amazement, awe, or terror.