Across
- 3. having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance
- 4. well known, respected, and admired for past achievements
- 9. inspiring affection
- 11. a deceptive appearance or impression
- 12. producing a great deal of profit
- 13. old-fashioned or outdated
- 14. a strong desire to do or achieve something
- 16. excessively proud of oneself; vain
- 18. a brief evocative description, account, or episode
Down
- 1. dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations
- 2. extremely poor and lacking the means to provide for oneself
- 5. having or expressing devotion to and vigorous support for one's country
- 6. punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act
- 7. a discussion between two or more people or groups, especially one directed towards exploration of a particular subject or resolution of a problem
- 8. having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner
- 10. kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit
- 15. suffering a severe and damaging lack of basic material and cultural benefits
- 17. showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened