Across
- 2. - v - less severe
- 5. - v - to overlook
- 7. - adj - unused
- 11. - v - to ridicule
- 13. - n - an excessive amount
- 14. - adj -inexperienced
- 15. - adj - silent
- 16. - adj - persuasive in speech
- 18. - adj - cynical
- 19. - adj - amusing in a wry way
Down
- 1. - adj - related to freshness
- 3. - adj - fearless
- 4. - v - to dodge responsibility
- 5. - adj- cautious
- 6. - v - to taint
- 8. - adj - secret
- 9. - n - an abusive speech
- 10. - adj - dictatorial in one's opinion
- 12. - v - to dry thoroughly
- 17. - adj- pompous