Across
- 1. The decaying flesh of dead animals.
- 4. Hinder or impede the movement or progress of.
- 6. A decorative curl or twist in calligraphy or in the design of an object.
- 8. A trace of something that is disappearing or no longer exists.
- 9. Relating to or produced by color.
- 13. The branch of science that deals with the origin of the universe, especially the solar system.
- 14. A huge, powerful, and overwhelming force or institution.
- 15. Extract the essential meaning or most important aspects of.
Down
- 2. Not able to be seen through; not transparent.
- 3. The quality or state of being porous.
- 5. Relating to the clergy.
- 7. A person who disparages someone or something.
- 10. A confusing and difficult problem or question.
- 11. The action or process of gradually reducing the strength or effectiveness of someone or something through sustained attack or pressure.
- 12. A thing that is necessary for the achievement of a specified end.