Across
- 2. a dense growth of bushes
- 6. stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
- 7. tending to obstruct or cause harm
- 10. lacking in light; not bright or harsh
- 11. shake with fast, tremulous movements
- 12. too numerous to be counted
- 13. in the manner of someone who is very hungry
- 16. the outside boundary or surface of something
- 17. coldness due to a cold environment
- 18. dust or smoke in the air that causes reduced visibility
- 22. containing or using responses; alternating
- 24. get stuck and immobilized
- 25. move about or proceed hurriedly
- 26. in a weak and unconvincing manner
Down
- 1. pull back or move away or backward
- 3. showing curiosity
- 4. clean with hard rubbing
- 5. made to seem smaller or less, especially in worth
- 8. diminished in strength, quality, or utility
- 9. rise up as if in waves
- 11. put out, as of fires, flames, or lights
- 12. bring or combine together or with something else
- 14. inhale audibly through the nose
- 15. summon with a wave, nod, or some other gesture
- 16. lasting for a markedly brief time
- 19. the residue that remains when something is burned
- 20. unintelligible talking
- 21. lacking grace in movement or posture
- 22. wait in hiding to attack
- 23. walk impeded by some physical injury