Across
- 2. not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.
- 6. say or estimate that (a specified thing) will happen in the future or will be a consequence of something.
- 7. showing an ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
- 9. encourage or promote the development of (something, typically something regarded as good)
- 11. provide evidence to support or prove the truth of.
- 12. establish the truth or correctness of
- 13. a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.
- 15. make less severe, serious, or painful.
- 16. settle a dispute by mutual concession.
- 20. find (something) out for certain; make sure of.
- 21. exciting; stirring
- 22. very skilled or proficient at something
- 24. based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.
- 27. a person or thing that comes before another of the same kind; a forerunner.
- 29. preserved from harm, especially by means of formal or legal measures.
- 30. strengthen or support physically or mentally
Down
- 1. not receiving proper attention; disregarded.
- 3. showing contempt; scornful
- 4. forcibly put an end to.
- 5. completely remove or get rid of (something).
- 8. express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement.
- 10. not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts
- 14. regard or represent as being of little worth
- 17. raise levels of physiological or nervous activity in (the body or any biological system).
- 18. restricted in size, amount, or extent; few, small, or short.
- 19. overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality or freshness.
- 23. hesitating or doubting
- 25. examine or inspect closely and thoroughly
- 26. further the progress of (something, especially a cause, venture, or aim); support or actively encourage
- 28. an idea that is taken to be true, and often used as the basis for other ideas, although it is not known for certain.