Across
- 2. an effusively enthusiastic or ecstatic expression of feeling.
- 3. very skilled or proficient at something.
- 7. of great importance or significance, especially in having a bearing on future events.
- 9. the loss of muscle function in part of your body.
- 10. the dark shape and outline of someone or something visible in restricted light against a brighter background.
- 12. cruel and oppressive government or rule.
- 13. exercising a compelling charm which inspires devotion in others.
- 14. suggesting the presence of danger; threatening.
- 19. (of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.
- 20. hesitating or doubting.
- 21. having or showing a belief that is not based on human reason.
- 23. (of a person or their behaviour) tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness.
- 25. a narrow opening or fissure, especially in a rock or wall.
Down
- 1. (of a view or picture) with a wide view surrounding the observer; sweeping.
- 4. destroy completely; put an end to.
- 5. concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.
- 6. not able to be endured or tolerated.
- 8. making a show of being morally superior to other people.
- 11. in accordance with the highest standards; faultless.
- 15. open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.
- 16. giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen; threateningly inauspicious
- 17. fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.
- 18. light up
- 22. treating all rivals or disputants equally.
- 24. cause to become unable to think clearly.
