Across
- 2. existing or available in large quantities; overflowing or more than enough
- 7. to grow, develop, or succeed vigorously; to flourish and do incredibly well
- 8. discerning; shrewd; keen in judgment; wise
- 11. practical; down-to-earth; based on experience rather than theory
- 13. to come together or gather for a formal meeting, public assembly, or official purpose
- 14. quiet; restrained; reluctant to speak, especially about oneself
- 15. the skill, quality, and care that an expert or artist puts into making things by hand
- 18. the general idea, thought, or abstract principle behind how something works or what it represents
- 19. overly concerned with rules, especially in academics
- 20. refuge; a place of safety
- 21. insensitive; emotionally hardened
- 23. basic; crude; unformed or undeveloped
- 26. sorry; repentant; contrite
- 29. an object, tool, or piece of equipment made for a specific practical purpose, often electronic or mechanical
- 30. to spread throughout, pass through, or fill every part of a space or object
- 31. well-known; leading; standing out
- 34. hesitant, doubtful, or not to be completely trusted or relied upon
- 35. a natural ability, talent, or capacity to learn or do something well
- 38. arrogant; insulting
- 40. a limitation or restriction that controls or limits what you can do
- 41. the careful protection and preservation of something, especially nature, natural resources, or historical buildings
- 42. to change something slightly to make it fit, work better, or adapt to a new situation
- 43. the person who establishes, starts, or sets up an organization, company, or institution
Down
- 1. abundantly productive; fruitful or fertile
- 3. to take in; to absorb; to learn
- 4. impressive or extensive knowledge, usually achieved by studying and schooling; scholarly knowledge
- 5. to burn something completely until it turns entirely to ashes
- 6. a social blunder; an embarrassing mistake; a faux pas
- 9. a person who takes part or becomes involved in an activity, event, or study
- 10. a strong taste or liking for something; a predilection
- 12. like an island; isolated
- 16. a piece of equipment or a machine, usually electrical, that is used in the home to do a specific job like cooking or cleaning
- 17. lazy
- 22. to determine with certainty; to find out definitely
- 24. shrewd; keen in judgment
- 25. made impure, dirty, or dangerous by adding something harmful or toxic
- 27. the complete removal, getting rid of, or destruction of something
- 28. to attempt to repair, adjust, or experiment with something in a casual, playful, or aimless way
- 32. no longer produced or used; completely out of date
- 33. the act of throwing away, getting rid of, or destroying something you no longer want or need
- 35. to expect, foresee, or look forward to something happening before it actually arrives
- 36. to spread or grow rapidly
- 37. 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
- 39. the result or effect of an action or condition, especially one that is unwelcome or unpleasant