Across
- 1. inactive sluggish
- 7. flimsy, thin, lacking sound basis
- 8. something taken for granted without evidence, assumption
- 10. a period of one thousand years
- 13. untidy, dirty, unkempt
- 16. to fall as moisture or to cause to bring about suddenly
- 18. one who is just a beginner, neophyte
- 20. existing in name only, too small to be considered seriously, token
- 21. sarcastic
- 23. to make a strong attack with words
- 24. to summarize, to review a series of facts
- 25. a natural inclination or tendency
- 27. strict, severe
- 29. cloudlike, hazy, vague
Down
- 2. the supernatural, the mysterious
- 3. to spread throughout
- 4. unable to make one's mind, indecisive
- 5. inherent
- 6. to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end, cajole
- 8. composure or coolness, especially in difficult circumstances
- 9. not decisive or definite, playing it safe
- 11. an intruder, a trespasser, a "buttinsky"
- 12. to revive, to bring back to conscience or existence
- 14. extreme poverty, destitution
- 15. to embezzle, to steal or take dishonestly (money, especially public funds or property) that is entrusted to one's care
- 17. having the purpose of overthrowing a government, rebellious
- 19. unintentional, accidental
- 22. striving to make a big impression, ostentatious
- 26. weariness of mind or body
- 28. to think or believe without supporting evidence.