Across
- 3. continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometrical figure.
- 4. (of an animal) preying naturally on others
- 5. hatred and contempt
- 11. increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale
- 13. ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement.
- 14. hole or channel) by digging
- 15. optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, especially the appearance of a sheet of water in a desert or on a hot road caused by the refraction of light from the sky by heated air
Down
- 1. get or bring (something) back from somewhere
- 2. to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous
- 6. (something) impure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.
- 7. a poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes, spiders, and scorpions and typically injected into prey or aggressors by biting or stinging
- 8. thirsty
- 9. (someone) feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and pride.
- 10. a half-suppressed, typically scornful laugh; snigger
- 12. beyond or above a surface.