session 1

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Across
  1. 2. to try to prevent something or to prevent somebody from doing something, especially by making it difficult to do or by showing that you do not approve of it
  2. 8. the act or process of making something that is new, or of causing something to exist that did not exist before
  3. 9. a person or organization that you are friends with because it is useful or necessary to be their friend, even though you really dislike or disagree with them
  4. 10. to become more powerful or effective; to make somebody/something more powerful or effective
  5. 12. a person whose job involves politics, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
  6. 15. fashionable, attractive and interesting
  7. 16. to make ideas, feelings, etc. known to somebody
  8. 17. the act of expressing disapproval of somebody/something and opinions about their faults or bad qualities; a statement showing this disapproval
  9. 19. funny; showing a sense of humour
  10. 20. that exists or is very common at a particular time or in a particular place
  11. 21. at the end of a period of time or a series of events
Down
  1. 1. easy to see or notice; clear or definite
  2. 3. a school or college for special training
  3. 4. a formal discussion of an issue at a public meeting or in a parliament. In a debate two or more speakers express opposite views and then there is often a vote on the issue.
  4. 5. a description of somebody/something that gives useful information
  5. 6. a word or phrase with the symbol ‘#’ in front of it, used on social media websites and apps so that you can search for all messages with the same subject
  6. 7. relaxed and friendly; not following strict rules of how to behave or do something
  7. 11. a person who knows several foreign languages well
  8. 13. a reason why you do not like or are opposed to something; a statement about this
  9. 14. to decide or say officially that something is not allowed
  10. 18. a fact or an event in nature or society, especially one that is not fully understood