Across
- 1. v. abridge, shorten
- 4. adj. existing everywhere, widespread
- 7. v. to lower quality
- 9. n. a novice, beginner
- 10. v. to scold, to disapprove
- 12. n. noisy argument, brawl
- 15. adj. skillful
- 16. v. to take insult, displeasure
- 17. adj. theatrical, over-dramatic
- 18. v. to wither, shrink
- 19. adj. partially open
- 20. n. willingness, freedom of choice
- 22. v. to divert, to turn suddenly
- 23. adj. large capacity, roomy
- 24. n. history, long past, long days
Down
- 2. adj. unrestrained, violent
- 3. adj. cutting, incisive, sarcastic
- 5. adv. to the letter, word for word
- 6. v. to pull away violently
- 8. n. dizziness
- 11. v. to abandon, give up
- 13. v. to dislike, despise, hate
- 14. v. to shrivel, dried up
- 15. n. calamitous, failure
- 21. adj. hateful: eager to fight