Across
- 3. To improve the hardness and elasticity of (steel or other metal) by reheating and then cooling it. Verb. e.g. "The way a smith would temper a sword ...." 2. An act as a neutralizing or counterbalancing force to (something). Verb. e.g. "Their idealism is tempered with realism."
- 4. A threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule. Noun. e.g. "A range of sanctions aimed at deterring insider abuse." 2. Official permission or approval for an action. Noun. "He appealed to the bishop for his sanction."
- 5. To be kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of. Adjective. e.g."They carried on a surreptitious affair."
- 6. To regret bitterly (something one has done or allowed to happen). Verb. e.g. "Ferguson will rue the day he turned down that offer."
- 8. Evil in nature or effect; malevolent.e.g. "She had a strong and malign influence." Adjective. 2. verbspeak about (someone) in a spitefully critical manner.e.g. "Don't you dare malign her in my presence."
- 9. Having or showing a tendency to be easily angered. Adjective. e.g."an irascible man"
Down
- 1. To give new energy or vigor to; revitalize. Verb. e.g. "The exercise and fresh air rejuvenated me."
- 2. be a perfect example of. Verb. e.g. "their careers epitomized the problems faced by their generation." Past tense: epitomized; past participle: epitomized
- 6. Bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing. Noun. e.g. "He spoke without rancor."
- 7. To alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive. Verb. e.g. "I had for a time vacillated between teaching and journalism"