Across
- 2. to intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or appearance of something
- 6. experimental; temporary; uncertain
- 7. basic; crude; unformed or undeveloped
- 8. to make something less severe, harmful, serious, or painful
- 10. the state of being uncovered, unprotected, or subjected to something harmful, dangerous, or severe like weather or chemicals
- 14. quiet; restrained; reluctant to speak, especially about oneself
- 16. well-known; leading; standing out
- 17. to spread or grow rapidly
- 19. to protect something from harm, loss, or waste, especially natural resources, energy, or money
- 20. the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities, like buildings, roads, power grids, and water supplies, needed for the operation of a society or enterprise
- 21. overly concerned with rules, especially in academics
- 26. to lessen; to soften
- 28. to include or blend something as a part of a larger, pre-existing group, system, or plan
- 29. to control, manage, or direct something by using rules, laws, or specific standards
- 33. insensitive; emotionally hardened
- 34. deceptively plausible or attractive
- 35. able to be maintained or continued at a certain rate or level for a long time without causing damage to the environment or running out
- 37. to determine with certainty; to find out definitely
- 39. causing severe damage, ruin, or injury to something or someone
- 41. to place, connect, or fix equipment, machinery, or software in position so that it is ready to be used
- 42. a person who lives in, resides in, or uses a particular building, room, or space
- 43. impressive or extensive knowledge, usually achieved by studying and schooling; scholarly knowledge
- 44. practical; down-to-earth; based on experience rather than theory
- 45. to take in or soak up energy, liquid, or other substances; or to fully take in and understand information
- 46. refuge; a place of safety
- 47. arrogant; insulting
- 48. lazy
Down
- 1. a strong taste or liking for something; a predilection
- 3. shrewd; keen in judgment
- 4. supported, guaranteed, or funded by a specific person, group, organization, or evidence
- 5. the act of using up a resource, food, energy, or materials; or the amount of something that is used
- 9. certain to happen and completely impossible to avoid or prevent
- 11. achieving maximum productivity or the best possible results with minimum wasted effort, time, or expense
- 12. sorry; repentant; contrite
- 13. abundantly productive; fruitful or fertile
- 15. made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally, typically as a copy of something natural
- 18. the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties, toughness; or the ability of a substance or system to spring back into shape after being stretched or bent
- 19. the act, process, or method of building or assembling structures like houses, roads, or bridges
- 22. something that encourages, motivates, or drives a person to act or work harder, such as a reward or benefit
- 23. flimsy; extremely thin
- 24. to take in; to absorb; to learn thoroughly
- 25. the routine work of keeping buildings, equipment, or systems in good condition, working order, or repair
- 27. the official or legal position, condition, or standing of a person, group, or project at a specific time
- 30. a social blunder; an embarrassing mistake; a faux pas
- 31. like an island; isolated
- 32. to know something before it happens; to foreshadow
- 36. a change or adjustment in behavior, structure, or characteristics that helps a person, animal, or system fit better into a new environment or situation
- 38. discerning; shrewd; keen in judgment; wise
- 40. to give or supply money, help, ideas, or effort along with others to help achieve a common goal