Across
- 1. (ǎg nos ́tik) noun one who believes that the existence of God is unknown and unknowable syn: skeptic; one with a critical or doubting attitude
- 2. (ǝ bat) verb to lessen in violence or intensity When the winds abated, the helicopter was able to land. syn: subside, decrease
- 5. (ǎb hôr) verb to detest, loathe, hate strongly The father warned his children to abhor lying. syn: despise, abominate
- 6. (ǎj ́ōō lã ́ shǝn) noun excessive praise or admiration She despised the adulation heaped on rock stars by young fans.
- 8. hiding the thief in his basement, he was charged with aiding and abetting a criminal.
Down
- 1. verb to assist or encourage, especially in wrongdoing
- 2. (ə grâr ́ë ǝn) adj. having to do with farms, farmers, or the use of land Because New Jersey is mostly agrarian, it is called "The Garden State."
- 3. (ǎde mănt") adj. unyielding; firm in opinion Despite the protests of the entire city council, the mayor remained adamant.
- 4. (ǎf bel) adj. friendly; courteous; agreeable in manner; easy to talk to The affable old man never wanted visitors. syn: amiable, good-natured
- 5. (əkwit) verb to find not guilty of a fault or crime The jury acquitted the man, and he was free to go. syn: vindicate, absolve, exonerate
- 7. (ǎ krǝ mo ́në) noun harsh temper or bitter feeling Because of his acrimony, the old man found himself lonely and friendless.