Across
- 1. to invite others to take part in a contest
- 5. (adj.) able to burn or eat away by chemical action; biting, sarcastic
- 6. (v.) to support, prop up, strengthen; (n.) a supporting structure
- 9. acting in a scheming and ruthlessly determined way
- 12. substance that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction
- 13. a false and malicious accusation
- 14. to party, celebrate
- 16. intellectual
- 17. rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words
- 20. trust among friends
- 21. (v.) to punish severely; to criticize severely
Down
- 1. disaster
- 2. meat-eating
- 3. to avoid
- 4. (n.) acting like a clown or buffoon
- 7. cruel violence
- 8. A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds
- 10. involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering
- 11. to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion
- 12. harsh criticism or disapproval
- 13. v.) to coax, persuade through flattery or artifice; to deceive with soothing thoughts or false promises
- 15. mapmaker
- 16. an official who watches others for correct behavior
- 18. Something that shields, protects, absorbs shock, or cushions
- 19. bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative