Across
- 2. give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory, typically with the aim of persuading others to share one's view
- 3. give a long, loud, piercing cry or cries expressing excitement, great emotion, or pain
- 6. not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions; (of the weather) pleasantly free from wind.
- 9. arranged in or constituting a constant or definite pattern, especially with the same space between individual instances
- 10. (of a surface or background) unrelieved by decorative or other features; bare, empty, or plain
- 11. giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution
Down
- 1. attempt to lessen the blame attaching to (a fault or offense); seek to defend or justify
- 3. easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty; plain, basic, or uncomplicated in form, nature, or design; without much decoration or ornamentation.
- 4. feeling or showing strong annoyance, displeasure, or hostility; full of anger.
- 5. (especially of children) disobedient; badly behaved.
- 7. lacking fear.
- 8. (of an animal, especially a dog) make a low guttural sound in the throat