Across
- 3. The condition of being cut off from company, support or contact.
- 6. To examine something so carefully that even tiny flaws become visible.
- 7. Existing before another event or point in time.
- 9. The moment when a difficult situation can no longer be ignored.
- 11. Like a postcard scene where life appears almost too perfect.
- 12. Relating to spectacular displays that combine chemistry, light and noise.
- 14. A venture requiring initiative, effort and a willingness to take risks.
- 15. Describing someone or something that cannot consistently be counted upon.
- 16. Secret cooperation in wrongdoing while pretending innocence.
- 18. So charming that good judgement may quietly disappear.
- 19. Describing something that causes little concern despite first appearances.
- 20. A carefully prepared explanation designed to place someone elsewhere when trouble occurred.
Down
- 1. A person known more for attending exclusive events than avoiding them.
- 2. Able to judge fairly without favouring one side over another.
- 4. A measuring stick used to judge whether something makes the cut.
- 5. Constantly changing and full of energy rather than remaining fixed.
- 8. Behaviour that crosses accepted social or ethical boundaries.
- 10. Equally comfortable performing many different roles or tasks.
- 13. Lacking necessities that many others take for granted.
- 17. The likelihood that an idea can succeed beyond the planning stage.