Independent Novel Part 2 vocabulary

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Across
  1. 3. attempt to explain or justify (one's own or another's behavior or attitude) with logical, plausible reasons, even if these are not true or appropriate
  2. 5. an animal that feeds on carrion, dead plant material, or refuse
  3. 10. a pair of eyeglasses having progressive lenses
  4. 12. dazed, weak, or unsteady, especially from illness, intoxication, sleep, or a blow
  5. 14. squat or crouch down low
  6. 15. in a way that shows no mercy
Down
  1. 1. in a way that can be defended with logic or justification; fairly
  2. 2. a small group of people, with shared interests or other features in common, who spend time together and do not readily allow others to join them
  3. 4. officially assign a specified status or ascribe a specified name or quality to
  4. 6. excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements
  5. 7. extend from side to side of
  6. 8. rough, remote, or isolated country
  7. 9. abrupt or taciturn in manner
  8. 11. fluent or persuasive speaking or writing
  9. 13. Plural form of moose