Across
- 7. (adj) abundant; plentiful
- 9. (v) to overwhelm with abundance or excess; to flood
- 11. (n) decaying rotting flesh
- 14. (n) enthusiasm; bubbling with excitement
- 16. (adj) seeking and enjoying the company of others; sociable
- 20. (adj) oversized; obese; fat; physically bulky
- 21. (v) to surrender under certain conditions; to give in
- 22. (v) to make clear and explain fully
- 23. (n) a verbal denunciation characterized by harsh, insulting language; a tirade; a rant
Down
- 1. (n) a cleansing with water or other liquid, especially as a religious ritual
- 2. (v) to ponder; to reflect upon
- 3. (n) the art of public speaking
- 4. (adj) dirty and wretched, as from poverty or lack of care
- 5. (v) to free from accusation or blame or responsibility
- 6. (v) to bind the wings so as not to fly; to confine
- 8. (n) a rebel; one who attacks and seeks to overthrow traditional or popular ideas or institutions
- 10. (v) to exile, banish; leave one's country (either by force or desire)
- 12. (adj) done or acting in a secret, sly manner
- 13. (v) to express disapproval of
- 14. (n) enlightenment; instruction
- 15. (n/adj) a person of wisdom and prudence
- 17. (adj) nonstop; continuing without interruption
- 18. (v) to make seem less serious; to mitigate
- 19. (n) a gradual reduction or weakening; a rubbing away