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 _____ a sword ...." 2. An act as a neutralizing or counterbalancing force to (something). Verb. e.g. "Their idealism is _____ with realism."
- 4. A threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule. Noun. e.g. "A range of _____ aimed at deterring insider abuse." 2. Official permission or approval for an action. Noun. "He appealed to the bishop for his _____."
- 5. To be kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of. Adjective. e.g."They carried on a _____ affair."
- 6. To regret bitterly (something one has done or allowed to happen). Verb. e.g. "Ferguson will _____ the day he turned down that offer."
- 8. Evil in nature or effect; malevolent.e.g. "She had a strong and _____ influence." Adjective. 2. verbspeak about (someone) in a spitefully critical manner.e.g. "Don't you dare _____ her in my presence."
- 9. Having or showing a tendency to be easily angered. Adjective. e.g."an _____ man"
Down
- 1. To give new energy or vigor to; revitalize. Verb. e.g. "The exercise and fresh air _____ me."
- 2. be a perfect example of. Verb. e.g. "their careers _____ 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 _____."
- 7. To alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive. Verb. e.g. "I had for a time _____ between teaching and journalism"