Across
- 2. In a serious, dark, or gloomy manner.
- 4. A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance or quality.
- 6. An introductory statement or opening to a document or speech.
- 7. The act of evading the truth or being deliberately vague or misleading.
- 9. A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels.
- 11. Lacking strength or vigor; weak or frail.
- 12. Took a risky or daring step, often into the unknown.
- 13. Feeling great fear or anxiety about something that may happen.
- 14. With steady and resolute determination; without hesitation.
Down
- 1. Breaking up and moving earth, sand, or other material with tools or hands.
- 2. Examined or inspected closely and thoroughly.
- 3. Agitating or stirring something, often violently or intensely.
- 5. A surgical procedure to remove the appendix.
- 8. Early stages of development in humans, animals, or plants before birth or germination.
- 10. Moving or splashing liquid around in an unsteady or noisy way.