Across
- 4. to utter a low-pitched, harsh cry
- 5. extremely tense and nervous; jumpy
- 9. to attract with something shiny or interesting
- 10. to appeal or entreat earnestly
- 11. extremely painful; causing intense suffering; unbearably distressing; torturing
- 14. something that causes wonder, admiration, or astonishment
- 15. to shine with or reflect a subdued, tremulous light; gleam faintly
Down
- 1. strongly built; robust
- 2. to break, break open, or fly apart with sudden violence
- 3. to influence or persuade to do something by gentle urging, smooth talk, flattery
- 6. faultless; flawless
- 7. to laugh softly or amusedly, usually with satisfaction
- 8. inclined or willing to engage in adventures
- 12. utterly or obviously senseless, illogical, or untrue
- 13. to regard or treat as precious