Across
- 2. sparing in the use of words; abrupt
- 3. the state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening
- 5. stare openly and stupidly
- 6. absence of culture and civilization or extreme cruelty or brutality
- 7. shaking or quivering slightly
- 11. wild animals that are believed to be harmful to crops, farm animals, or game, or that carry disease, e.g., rodents
- 12. so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring
- 13. deserving hatred and contempt
- 16. talk long-windedly without making very much sense
- 18. a thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something
- 20. accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) to continue
- 21. severe mental or physical pain or suffering
- 24. of only moderate quality; not very good
- 25. incongruous or inappropriate to a shocking degree
- 26. have an angry or sullen look on one's face; scowl
- 28. one's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute
- 29. food and drink regarded as a source of strength; nourishment
Down
- 1. cry and sniff in a feeble or fretful way or to complain in a whining or tearful way
- 4. too great to be overcome
- 8. the action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse
- 9. unable to be explained or accounted for
- 10. not found in large numbers and consequently of interest or value
- 14. become progressively worse
- 15. on the basis of random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system
- 17. contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous
- 19. a person who prepares and sells medicines and drugs
- 22. an individual who has had their tongue removed as punishment for crimes against the state
- 23. vigor and spirit or enthusiasm
- 27. so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing; ridiculous