Across
- 3. weaken or damage something (especially a human faculty or function).
- 5. having or showing a dislike or distrust that is derived from prejudice; bigoted
- 8. sudden and unexpected.
- 9. a person who accepts a situation as it is and is prepared to deal with it accordingly.
- 10. a person who holds the belief that human populations can or should be divided into races with inherent differences, and that certain races are superior to others
- 11. describes actions, speech, or people intended to avoid, escape, or dodge direct answers, confrontation, or physical harm
- 14. a tactical military unit, typically comprising 300 to 1,000 soldiers
- 15. with a striking or revealing effect; significantly.
Down
- 1. maritime professionals who operate and maintain ships, performing tasks like navigating, maintenance, and cargo handling
- 2. fulfilling expectations or needs; acceptable, though not outstanding or perfect.
- 4. cause or enable (a condition or state of affairs) to continue
- 6. a system of government where power is vested in the people, exercised either directly or through elected representatives.
- 7. a professional service or person providing fast, secure, and direct transport of messages, packages, or documents
- 12. the act of inflicting punishment, harm, or humiliation in return for an injury or offense
- 13. a deliberate system of principles, rules, or guidelines adopted by organizations or governments to guide decisions, ensure consistency, and achieve rational outcomes