Across
- 2. something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected
- 4. the language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region
- 9. to allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of
- 10. to hinder, restrain, or prevent (an action or process)
- 12. having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something
- 13. the quality of having unlimited or very great power
- 14. to stimulate a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one in someone
- 15. of little importance; trivial
Down
- 1. firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change; ingrained
- 3. to speak about (someone) in a spitefully critical manner
- 5. a period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation
- 6. existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute
- 7. a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
- 8. liable to change
- 11. to mention someone or something to support your opinions or ideas, or a reason for something