Across
- 7. (pg 296): a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation; a prolonged outburst of bitter, outspoken denunciation
- 8. (pg 348): existing in a wild or untamed state; having returned to an untamed state from domestication; of or characteristic of wild animals; ferocious; brutal
- 10. (pg 355): to plan with ingenuity; devise; invent; to bring about or effect by a plan, scheme, or the like; manage; to plot (evil, treachery, etc.)
- 12. (pg 25): weak, unimportant, or in doubt; thin, weak, and easily broke
- 14. (pg 86): based on chance rather than being planned or based on reason; using unlimited personal power without considering other people’s rights or wishes
- 15. (pg 262): barely sufficient in amount or quantity; not abundant; almost inadequate; limited; meager; not large; small; slight
- 18. (pg 312): a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant; a delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief
Down
- 1. (pg 176): to become less strong, or to make something less strong; to reduce in amount, degree, intensity, etc.
- 2. (pg 215): to exercise arbitrary or overbearing control; to tyrannize over
- 3. (pg 189): something that is very easy and is therefore certain to be a success; a strap that goes around the middle of a horse to keep the saddle in the right position
- 4. (pg 253): humour or lack of seriousness, especially during a serious occasion; lightness of mind, character, or behavior
- 5. (pg 176): to (cause to) shake violently with sudden uncontrolled movements
- 6. (pg 296): not respectful; critical of what is generally accepted or respected; showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously
- 9. (pg 115): boring, ordinary, and not original
- 11. (pg 140): a loud, unpleasant, or confused noise that lasts for a long time; to make a loud noise; to assail someone with loud or repeated noise or words
- 13. (pg 61): a long strip or large area of something, especially land; a long strip of cloth used for wrapping or bandaging; to wrap or cover with cloth or a similar material
- 16. (pg 214): a small group of trees growing very close to each other
- 17. (pg 368): to make a transition from one thing to another smoothly and without interruption; to perform in the manner of the next section