Across
- 2. Facing fear, adversity, or danger with bravery and determination.
- 3. Increasing in size, volume, or intensity.
- 4. Causing someone to feel ashamed, embarrassed, or degraded.
- 10. Absolutely necessary or fundamental.
- 11. Unclear, dark, or clouded, often referring to water or information.
- 12. A series of waterfalls or a rapid succession of events.
- 14. Time, place, and environment where a story or event occurs.
- 15. A strong, unpleasant emotion due to perceived danger, threat, or uncertainty.
- 16. An event or action initiating a reaction or response.
- 18. An extreme, irrational fear or aversion to something specific.
Down
- 1. A steep, often vertical, cliff or a situation on the edge of a dangerous outcome.
- 5. State of not being fully developed or emotionally mature.
- 6. State of irregular and unpredictable movement or disturbance.
- 7. Setting in motion or making something operational.
- 8. Producing or creating something, often referring to energy or ideas.
- 9. Duty or obligation to perform a task or role with accountability.
- 13. Speaking with interruptions and hesitations, often due to nervousness.
- 14. A method or answer for a problem or challenge.
- 15. Emitting smoke, vapor, or strong, often angry feelings or complaints.
- 17. A small stream or brook, usually narrow and shallow.