Across
- 4. an emotionally violent, verbal denunciation or attack using strong, abusive language
- 5. call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
- 8. standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
- 11. using words that imitate a sound
- 13. fat; having a large, bulky body
- 14. like an uncle in behavior, especially in kindness and warmth
- 15. tendency to believe readily; gullibility
Down
- 1. about to occur; close in time
- 2. cautious; aware of potential consequences; careful
- 3. to cut or split open; to cling to
- 6. dignified seriousness, ceremoniousness, formality
- 7. being or characteristic of or appropriate to everyday language
- 9. having no definite form or distinct shape; shapeless
- 10. a mountain lake (especially one formed by glaciers)
- 12. avoid speaking to or dealing with; exclude; banish