Across
- 1. an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale
- 3. deserving hatred and contempt
- 5. (of an animal) preying naturally on others
- 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. an 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
- 9. extremely thirsty
- 11. get or bring (something) back from somewhere
- 12. contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous
- 13. give a half-suppressed, typically scornful laugh; snigger
Down
- 2. make(a hole or channel) by digging
- 4. an ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement.
- 6. (someone) feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and pride.
- 9. extend beyond or above a surface.
- 10. the continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometrical figure.
- 14. make (something) impure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.