Across
- 2. A formal assurance or promise that something will be done, provided, or accomplished, often backed by a pledge of responsibility or reimbursement if the agreed-upon conditions are not met.
- 4. A system or organization in which people or groups are ranked or arranged according to their relative importance, authority, or status, typically in a graded series.
- 6. The initial phase or starting point of something; the commencement or origin of an action, process, or period.
- 7. Emitting visible light as a result of the absorption of ultraviolet radiation; characterized by the property of fluorescence, wherein certain substances emit light of a specific color when exposed to radiation.
- 9. To fail to meet the expectations or hopes of someone; to cause feelings of dissatisfaction or letdown by not fulfilling anticipated outcomes.
Down
- 1. Having worth, importance, or usefulness; something that is highly prized or esteemed for its utility, rarity, or significance.
- 3. The act of successfully reaching a goal, completing a task, or attaining a desired result; the state of accomplishing something.
- 5. To cause someone to feel self-conscious, awkward, or ashamed, often by exposing them to ridicule, scrutiny, or an uncomfortable situation.
- 8. A distinguishing feature, quality, or trait that is typical or indicative of a particular person, thing, or group; an identifying attribute.